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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.80, 25,146.90 and 8,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.80, 25,146.90 and 8,019.48 is: 12,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.80 : 25,146.90 = 8,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.80/25,146.90 = 8,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.80x = 25,146.90 × 8,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.80x = 201,665,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,665,061.61/16,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.06

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