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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.86, 25,105.57 and 7,855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.86, 25,105.57 and 7,855.21 is: 11,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.86 : 25,105.57 = 7,855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.86/25,105.57 = 7,855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.86x = 25,105.57 × 7,855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.86x = 197,209,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,209,524.52/16,737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.24

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