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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.34, 25,117.20 and 8,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.34, 25,117.20 and 8,011.44 is: 11,998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.34 : 25,117.20 = 8,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.34/25,117.20 = 8,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.34x = 25,117.20 × 8,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.34x = 201,224,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,224,940.77/16,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.86

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