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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.75, 25,265.86 and 8,076.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.75, 25,265.86 and 8,076.61 is: 12,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.75 : 25,265.86 = 8,076.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.75/25,265.86 = 8,076.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.75x = 25,265.86 × 8,076.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.75x = 204,062,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,062,508.93/16,843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.03

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