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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.46, 25,100.91 and 8,000.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.46, 25,100.91 and 8,000.52 is: 11,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.46 : 25,100.91 = 8,000.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.46/25,100.91 = 8,000.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.46x = 25,100.91 × 8,000.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.46x = 200,820,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,820,332.47/16,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.51

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