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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.56, 25,058.34 and 7,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.56, 25,058.34 and 7,957.62 is: 11,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.56 : 25,058.34 = 7,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.56/25,058.34 = 7,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.56x = 25,058.34 × 7,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.56x = 199,404,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,404,747.55/16,716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.58

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