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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.44, 25,198.62 and 8,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.44, 25,198.62 and 8,031 is: 12,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.44 : 25,198.62 = 8,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.44/25,198.62 = 8,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.44x = 25,198.62 × 8,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.44x = 202,370,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,370,117.22/16,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.11

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