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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.40, 25,042.80 and 7,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.40, 25,042.80 and 7,930.40 is: 11,881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.40 : 25,042.80 = 7,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.40/25,042.80 = 7,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.40x = 25,042.80 × 7,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.40x = 198,599,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,599,421.12/16,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.94

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