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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.40, 25,066.80 and 7,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.40, 25,066.80 and 7,946.40 is: 11,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.40 : 25,066.80 = 7,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.40/25,066.80 = 7,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.40x = 25,066.80 × 7,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.40x = 199,190,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,190,819.52/16,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.92

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