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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.72, 25,322.46 and 8,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.72, 25,322.46 and 8,001.64 is: 11,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.72 : 25,322.46 = 8,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.72/25,322.46 = 8,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.72x = 25,322.46 × 8,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.72x = 202,621,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,621,208.83/16,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.78

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