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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.48, 25,187.16 and 8,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.48, 25,187.16 and 8,024.28 is: 12,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.48 : 25,187.16 = 8,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.48/25,187.16 = 8,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.48x = 25,187.16 × 8,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.48x = 202,108,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,108,824.24/16,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.39

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