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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.12, 25,095.36 and 7,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.12, 25,095.36 and 7,973.68 is: 11,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.12 : 25,095.36 = 7,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.12/25,095.36 = 7,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.12x = 25,095.36 × 7,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.12x = 200,102,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,102,370.12/16,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.75

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