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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.88, 25,467.50 and 8,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.88, 25,467.50 and 8,088.64 is: 12,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.88 : 25,467.50 = 8,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.88/25,467.50 = 8,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.88x = 25,467.50 × 8,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.88x = 205,997,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,997,439.20/16,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.28

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