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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.95, 25,186.47 and 8,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.95, 25,186.47 and 8,023.87 is: 12,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.95 : 25,186.47 = 8,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.95/25,186.47 = 8,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.95x = 25,186.47 × 8,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.95x = 202,092,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,092,961.04/16,790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.83

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