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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.95, 25,187.97 and 8,024.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.95, 25,187.97 and 8,024.87 is: 12,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.95 : 25,187.97 = 8,024.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.95/25,187.97 = 8,024.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.95x = 25,187.97 × 8,024.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.95x = 202,130,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,130,184.81/16,791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.33

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