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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.83, 25,137.45 and 8,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.83, 25,137.45 and 8,024.94 is: 12,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.83 : 25,137.45 = 8,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.83/25,137.45 = 8,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.83x = 25,137.45 × 8,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.83x = 201,726,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,726,528.00/16,783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.10

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