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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.02, 25,196.52 and 8,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.02, 25,196.52 and 8,029.62 is: 12,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.02 : 25,196.52 = 8,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.02/25,196.52 = 8,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.02x = 25,196.52 × 8,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.02x = 202,318,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,318,480.92/16,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.05

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