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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.83, 25,152.45 and 8,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.83, 25,152.45 and 8,034.94 is: 12,034.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.83 : 25,152.45 = 8,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.83/25,152.45 = 8,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.83x = 25,152.45 × 8,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.83x = 202,098,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098,426.60/16,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.09

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