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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.33, 25,079.58 and 7,963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.33, 25,079.58 and 7,963.13 is: 11,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.33 : 25,079.58 = 7,963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.33/25,079.58 = 7,963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.33x = 25,079.58 × 7,963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.33x = 199,711,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,711,830.49/16,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.26

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