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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.50, 25,382.22 and 8,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.50, 25,382.22 and 8,037.74 is: 12,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.50 : 25,382.22 = 8,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.50/25,382.22 = 8,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.50x = 25,382.22 × 8,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.50x = 204,015,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,015,684.98/16,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.72

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