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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.64, 25,179.90 and 8,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.64, 25,179.90 and 8,027.56 is: 12,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.64 : 25,179.90 = 8,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.64/25,179.90 = 8,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.64x = 25,179.90 × 8,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.64x = 202,133,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,133,158.04/16,785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.03

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