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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.08, 25,151.58 and 7,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.08, 25,151.58 and 7,997.86 is: 11,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.08 : 25,151.58 = 7,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.08/25,151.58 = 7,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.08x = 25,151.58 × 7,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.08x = 201,158,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,158,815.62/16,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.39

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