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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.72, 25,069.26 and 7,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.72, 25,069.26 and 7,933.16 is: 11,897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.72 : 25,069.26 = 7,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.72/25,069.26 = 7,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.72x = 25,069.26 × 7,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.72x = 198,878,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,878,450.66/16,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.69

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