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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.76, 25,176.60 and 8,025.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.76, 25,176.60 and 8,025.96 is: 12,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.76 : 25,176.60 = 8,025.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.76/25,176.60 = 8,025.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.76x = 25,176.60 × 8,025.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.76x = 202,066,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,066,384.54/16,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.68

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