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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.68, 25,095.26 and 7,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.68, 25,095.26 and 7,996.75 is: 11,976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.68 : 25,095.26 = 7,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.68/25,095.26 = 7,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.68x = 25,095.26 × 7,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.68x = 200,680,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,680,477.66/16,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.86

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