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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.08, 25,113.83 and 8,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.08, 25,113.83 and 8,009.19 is: 11,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.08 : 25,113.83 = 8,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.08/25,113.83 = 8,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.08x = 25,113.83 × 8,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.08x = 201,141,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,141,396.05/16,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.49

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