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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.76, 25,097.74 and 7,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.76, 25,097.74 and 7,952.20 is: 11,926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.76 : 25,097.74 = 7,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.76/25,097.74 = 7,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.76x = 25,097.74 × 7,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.76x = 199,582,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,582,248.03/16,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.21

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