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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.76, 25,250.88 and 7,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.76, 25,250.88 and 7,955.60 is: 11,922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.76 : 25,250.88 = 7,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.76/25,250.88 = 7,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.76x = 25,250.88 × 7,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.76x = 200,885,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,885,900.93/16,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.18

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