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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.44, 25,106.88 and 8,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.44, 25,106.88 and 8,004.52 is: 11,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.44 : 25,106.88 = 8,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.44/25,106.88 = 8,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.44x = 25,106.88 × 8,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.44x = 200,968,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,968,523.10/16,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.50

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