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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.87, 25,082.98 and 7,965.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.87, 25,082.98 and 7,965.43 is: 11,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.87 : 25,082.98 = 7,965.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.87/25,082.98 = 7,965.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.87x = 25,082.98 × 7,965.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.87x = 199,796,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,796,721.38/16,732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.37

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