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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.86, 25,166.26 and 8,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.86, 25,166.26 and 8,008.86 is: 12,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.86 : 25,166.26 = 8,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.86/25,166.26 = 8,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.86x = 25,166.26 × 8,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.86x = 201,553,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,553,053.06/16,773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.90

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