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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.72, 25,156.08 and 7,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.72, 25,156.08 and 7,991.16 is: 11,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.72 : 25,156.08 = 7,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.72/25,156.08 = 7,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.72x = 25,156.08 × 7,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.72x = 201,026,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,026,260.25/16,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.60

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