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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.33, 25,112.70 and 8,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.33, 25,112.70 and 8,008.44 is: 11,994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.33 : 25,112.70 = 8,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.33/25,112.70 = 8,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.33x = 25,112.70 × 8,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.33x = 201,113,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,113,551.19/16,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.37

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