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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.06, 25,051.59 and 7,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.06, 25,051.59 and 7,953.12 is: 11,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.06 : 25,051.59 = 7,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.06/25,051.59 = 7,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.06x = 25,051.59 × 7,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.06x = 199,238,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,238,301.46/16,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.83

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