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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.58, 25,146.08 and 8,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.58, 25,146.08 and 8,030.70 is: 12,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.58 : 25,146.08 = 8,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.58/25,146.08 = 8,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.58x = 25,146.08 × 8,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.58x = 201,940,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,940,624.66/16,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.74

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