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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.89, 25,207.37 and 8,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.89, 25,207.37 and 8,032.88 is: 12,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.89 : 25,207.37 = 8,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.89/25,207.37 = 8,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.89x = 25,207.37 × 8,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.89x = 202,487,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,487,778.33/16,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.36

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