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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.99, 25,149.95 and 7,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.99, 25,149.95 and 7,996.77 is: 11,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.99 : 25,149.95 = 7,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.99/25,149.95 = 7,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.99x = 25,149.95 × 7,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.99x = 201,118,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,118,365.66/16,762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.76

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