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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.44, 25,163.14 and 8,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.44, 25,163.14 and 8,015.28 is: 12,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.44 : 25,163.14 = 8,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.44/25,163.14 = 8,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.44x = 25,163.14 × 8,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.44x = 201,689,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,689,612.78/16,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.74

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