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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.63, 25,113.16 and 8,008.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.63, 25,113.16 and 8,008.69 is: 11,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.63 : 25,113.16 = 8,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.63/25,113.16 = 8,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.63x = 25,113.16 × 8,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.63x = 201,123,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123,513.36/16,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.75

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