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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.95, 25,184.97 and 8,022.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.95, 25,184.97 and 8,022.87 is: 12,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.95 : 25,184.97 = 8,022.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.95/25,184.97 = 8,022.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.95x = 25,184.97 × 8,022.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.95x = 202,055,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,055,740.26/16,789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.33

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