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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.08, 25,140.83 and 8,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.08, 25,140.83 and 8,027.19 is: 12,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.08 : 25,140.83 = 8,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.08/25,140.83 = 8,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.08x = 25,140.83 × 8,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.08x = 201,810,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,810,179.03/16,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.47

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