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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.72, 25,142.73 and 7,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.72, 25,142.73 and 7,995.25 is: 11,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.72 : 25,142.73 = 7,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.72/25,142.73 = 7,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.72x = 25,142.73 × 7,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.72x = 201,022,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,022,412.03/16,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.38

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