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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.68, 25,055.17 and 7,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.68, 25,055.17 and 7,823.64 is: 11,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.68 : 25,055.17 = 7,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.68/25,055.17 = 7,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.68x = 25,055.17 × 7,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.68x = 196,022,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,022,607.69/16,712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.98

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