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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.92, 25,095.60 and 7,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.92, 25,095.60 and 7,996.98 is: 11,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.92 : 25,095.60 = 7,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.92/25,095.60 = 7,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.92x = 25,095.60 × 7,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.92x = 200,689,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,689,105.40/16,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.21

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