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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.54, 25,191.27 and 8,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.54, 25,191.27 and 8,026.13 is: 12,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.54 : 25,191.27 = 8,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.54/25,191.27 = 8,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.54x = 25,191.27 × 8,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.54x = 202,188,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,188,281.93/16,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.80

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