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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.08, 25,346.72 and 8,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.08, 25,346.72 and 8,008.60 is: 12,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.08 : 25,346.72 = 8,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.08/25,346.72 = 8,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.08x = 25,346.72 × 8,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.08x = 202,991,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,991,674.68/16,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.89

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