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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.96, 25,059.42 and 7,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.96, 25,059.42 and 7,942.36 is: 11,905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.96 : 25,059.42 = 7,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.96/25,059.42 = 7,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.96x = 25,059.42 × 7,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.96x = 199,030,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,030,935.03/16,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.22

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