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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.08, 25,254.76 and 8,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.08, 25,254.76 and 8,511.98 is: 12,775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.08 : 25,254.76 = 8,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.08/25,254.76 = 8,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.08x = 25,254.76 × 8,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.08x = 214,968,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968,012.02/16,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.88

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