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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.79, 25,155.39 and 8,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.79, 25,155.39 and 8,036.90 is: 12,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.79 : 25,155.39 = 8,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.79/25,155.39 = 8,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.79x = 25,155.39 × 8,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.79x = 202,171,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,171,353.89/16,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.03

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