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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.08, 25,142.32 and 8,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.08, 25,142.32 and 8,028.19 is: 12,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.08 : 25,142.32 = 8,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.08/25,142.32 = 8,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.08x = 25,142.32 × 8,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.08x = 201,847,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847,322.00/16,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.97

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