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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.18, 25,151.73 and 7,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.18, 25,151.73 and 7,997.95 is: 11,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.18 : 25,151.73 = 7,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.18/25,151.73 = 7,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.18x = 25,151.73 × 7,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.18x = 201,162,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,162,278.95/16,764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.53

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