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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.83, 25,150.95 and 8,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.83, 25,150.95 and 8,033.94 is: 12,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.83 : 25,150.95 = 8,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.83/25,150.95 = 8,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.83x = 25,150.95 × 8,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.83x = 202,061,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,061,223.24/16,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.59

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