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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.72, 25,319.90 and 8,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.72, 25,319.90 and 8,001.64 is: 11,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.72 : 25,319.90 = 8,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.72/25,319.90 = 8,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.72x = 25,319.90 × 8,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.72x = 202,600,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,600,724.64/16,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.25

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