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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.08, 25,154.58 and 7,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.08, 25,154.58 and 7,999.86 is: 12,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.08 : 25,154.58 = 7,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.08/25,154.58 = 7,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.08x = 25,154.58 × 7,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.08x = 201,233,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,233,118.36/16,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.40

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