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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.84, 25,153.94 and 8,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.84, 25,153.94 and 8,035.94 is: 12,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.84 : 25,153.94 = 8,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.84/25,153.94 = 8,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.84x = 25,153.94 × 8,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.84x = 202,135,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,135,552.60/16,794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.57

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