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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.57, 25,095.06 and 7,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.57, 25,095.06 and 7,996.63 is: 11,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.57 : 25,095.06 = 7,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.57/25,095.06 = 7,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.57x = 25,095.06 × 7,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.57x = 200,675,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,675,909.65/16,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.67

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