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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.19, 25,109.50 and 8,006.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.19, 25,109.50 and 8,006.25 is: 11,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.19 : 25,109.50 = 8,006.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.19/25,109.50 = 8,006.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.19x = 25,109.50 × 8,006.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.19x = 201,032,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,032,934.38/16,765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.09

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