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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.44, 25,317.84 and 7,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.44, 25,317.84 and 7,996.44 is: 11,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.44 : 25,317.84 = 7,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.44/25,317.84 = 7,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.44x = 25,317.84 × 7,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.44x = 202,452,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,452,588.49/16,882.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.90

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