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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.57, 25,117.56 and 8,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.57, 25,117.56 and 8,011.62 is: 11,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.57 : 25,117.56 = 8,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.57/25,117.56 = 8,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.57x = 25,117.56 × 8,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.57x = 201,232,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,232,346.05/16,770.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.14

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