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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.08, 25,162.10 and 8,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.08, 25,162.10 and 8,004.84 is: 12,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.08 : 25,162.10 = 8,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.08/25,162.10 = 8,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.08x = 25,162.10 × 8,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.08x = 201,418,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418,584.56/16,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.88

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