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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.83, 25,063.88 and 7,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.83, 25,063.88 and 7,952.63 is: 11,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.83 : 25,063.88 = 7,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.83/25,063.88 = 7,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.83x = 25,063.88 × 7,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.83x = 199,323,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,323,598.92/16,716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.53

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