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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.58, 25,114.58 and 8,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.58, 25,114.58 and 8,009.69 is: 11,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.58 : 25,114.58 = 8,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.58/25,114.58 = 8,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.58x = 25,114.58 × 8,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.58x = 201,159,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,159,960.23/16,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.24

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