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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.58, 25,144.57 and 8,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.58, 25,144.57 and 8,029.69 is: 12,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.58 : 25,144.57 = 8,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.58/25,144.57 = 8,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.58x = 25,144.57 × 8,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.58x = 201,903,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,903,102.28/16,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.22

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