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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.70, 25,110.24 and 8,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.70, 25,110.24 and 8,006.76 is: 11,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.70 : 25,110.24 = 8,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.70/25,110.24 = 8,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.70x = 25,110.24 × 8,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.70x = 201,051,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,051,665.22/16,765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.85

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