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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.62, 25,113.16 and 8,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.62, 25,113.16 and 8,008.70 is: 11,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.62 : 25,113.16 = 8,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.62/25,113.16 = 8,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.62x = 25,113.16 × 8,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.62x = 201,123,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123,764.49/16,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.77

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