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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.05, 25,148.70 and 8,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.05, 25,148.70 and 8,001.60 is: 11,987.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.05 : 25,148.70 = 8,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.05/25,148.70 = 8,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.05x = 25,148.70 × 8,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.05x = 201,229,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,229,837.92/16,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.92

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