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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.64, 25,052.40 and 7,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.64, 25,052.40 and 7,952.16 is: 11,924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.64 : 25,052.40 = 7,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.64/25,052.40 = 7,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.64x = 25,052.40 × 7,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.64x = 199,220,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,220,693.18/16,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.64

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