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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.97, 25,154.34 and 7,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.97, 25,154.34 and 7,994.29 is: 11,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.97 : 25,154.34 = 7,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.97/25,154.34 = 7,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.97x = 25,154.34 × 7,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.97x = 201,091,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,091,088.72/16,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.72

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