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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.29, 25,154.64 and 8,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.29, 25,154.64 and 8,036.40 is: 12,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.29 : 25,154.64 = 8,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.29/25,154.64 = 8,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.29x = 25,154.64 × 8,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.29x = 202,152,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,152,748.90/16,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.28

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