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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.67, 25,293.41 and 7,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.67, 25,293.41 and 7,975.59 is: 11,959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.67 : 25,293.41 = 7,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.67/25,293.41 = 7,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.67x = 25,293.41 × 7,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.67x = 201,729,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,729,827.98/16,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,959.56

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