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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.72, 25,061.76 and 7,928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.72, 25,061.76 and 7,928.16 is: 11,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.72 : 25,061.76 = 7,928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.72/25,061.76 = 7,928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.72x = 25,061.76 × 7,928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.72x = 198,693,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693,643.16/16,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.19

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