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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.18, 25,146.35 and 7,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.18, 25,146.35 and 7,997.10 is: 11,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.18 : 25,146.35 = 7,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.18/25,146.35 = 7,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.18x = 25,146.35 × 7,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.18x = 201,097,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,097,709.87/16,762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.11

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