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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.08, 25,163.60 and 8,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.08, 25,163.60 and 8,005.84 is: 12,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.08 : 25,163.60 = 8,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.08/25,163.60 = 8,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.08x = 25,163.60 × 8,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.08x = 201,455,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,455,755.42/16,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.38

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