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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.72, 25,154.73 and 8,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.72, 25,154.73 and 8,003.25 is: 12,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.72 : 25,154.73 = 8,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.72/25,154.73 = 8,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.72x = 25,154.73 × 8,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.72x = 201,319,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,319,592.87/16,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.38

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