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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.84, 25,158.44 and 8,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.84, 25,158.44 and 8,038.94 is: 12,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.84 : 25,158.44 = 8,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.84/25,158.44 = 8,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.84x = 25,158.44 × 8,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.84x = 202,247,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,247,189.65/16,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.07

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