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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.29, 25,192.40 and 8,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.29, 25,192.40 and 8,026.88 is: 12,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.29 : 25,192.40 = 8,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.29/25,192.40 = 8,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.29x = 25,192.40 × 8,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.29x = 202,216,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,216,205.62/16,791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.93

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