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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.38, 25,108.29 and 8,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.38, 25,108.29 and 8,005.44 is: 11,989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.38 : 25,108.29 = 8,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.38/25,108.29 = 8,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.38x = 25,108.29 × 8,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.38x = 201,002,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,002,909.10/16,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.88

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