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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.99, 25,147.02 and 7,757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.99, 25,147.02 and 7,757.89 is: 11,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.99 : 25,147.02 = 7,757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.99/25,147.02 = 7,757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.99x = 25,147.02 × 7,757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.99x = 195,087,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087,781.21/16,764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.62

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