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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.58, 25,156.83 and 8,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.58, 25,156.83 and 8,001.36 is: 12,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.58 : 25,156.83 = 8,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.58/25,156.83 = 8,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.58x = 25,156.83 × 8,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.58x = 201,288,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,288,853.29/16,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.65

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