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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.68, 25,145.60 and 7,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.68, 25,145.60 and 7,996.59 is: 11,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.68 : 25,145.60 = 7,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.68/25,145.60 = 7,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.68x = 25,145.60 × 7,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.68x = 201,079,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,079,107.82/16,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.36

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