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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.36, 25,162.73 and 8,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.36, 25,162.73 and 8,027.43 is: 12,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.36 : 25,162.73 = 8,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.36/25,162.73 = 8,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.36x = 25,162.73 × 8,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.36x = 201,992,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,992,053.68/16,786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.11

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