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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.08, 25,148.58 and 7,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.08, 25,148.58 and 7,995.86 is: 11,996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.08 : 25,148.58 = 7,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.08/25,148.58 = 7,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.08x = 25,148.58 × 7,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.08x = 201,084,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,084,524.88/16,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.39

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