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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.03, 25,189.02 and 8,024.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.03, 25,189.02 and 8,024.63 is: 12,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.03 : 25,189.02 = 8,024.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.03/25,189.02 = 8,024.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.03x = 25,189.02 × 8,024.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.03x = 202,132,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,132,439.62/16,789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.56

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