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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.59, 25,203.35 and 8,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.59, 25,203.35 and 8,034.19 is: 12,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.59 : 25,203.35 = 8,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.59/25,203.35 = 8,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.59x = 25,203.35 × 8,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.59x = 202,488,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,488,459.61/16,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.90

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