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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.40, 25,076.52 and 7,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.40, 25,076.52 and 7,952.88 is: 11,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.40 : 25,076.52 = 7,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.40/25,076.52 = 7,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.40x = 25,076.52 × 7,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.40x = 199,430,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,430,554.38/16,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.25

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