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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.90, 25,191.83 and 8,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.90, 25,191.83 and 8,026.50 is: 12,042.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.90 : 25,191.83 = 8,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.90/25,191.83 = 8,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.90x = 25,191.83 × 8,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.90x = 202,202,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,202,183.36/16,790.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.37

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