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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.97, 25,073.98 and 7,833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.97, 25,073.98 and 7,833.79 is: 11,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.97 : 25,073.98 = 7,833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.97/25,073.98 = 7,833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.97x = 25,073.98 × 7,833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.97x = 196,424,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,424,293.78/16,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,747.89

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