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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.83, 25,110.45 and 8,006.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.83, 25,110.45 and 8,006.94 is: 11,992.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.83 : 25,110.45 = 8,006.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.83/25,110.45 = 8,006.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.83x = 25,110.45 × 8,006.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.83x = 201,057,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,057,866.52/16,765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.12

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