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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.41, 25,203.08 and 8,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.41, 25,203.08 and 8,034.01 is: 12,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.41 : 25,203.08 = 8,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.41/25,203.08 = 8,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.41x = 25,203.08 × 8,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.41x = 202,481,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,481,753.83/16,798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.63

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