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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.38, 25,466.75 and 8,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.38, 25,466.75 and 8,088.14 is: 12,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.38 : 25,466.75 = 8,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.38/25,466.75 = 8,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.38x = 25,466.75 × 8,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.38x = 205,978,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,978,471.57/16,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.53

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