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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.97, 25,186.41 and 8,034.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.97, 25,186.41 and 8,034.83 is: 12,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.97 : 25,186.41 = 8,034.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.97/25,186.41 = 8,034.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.97x = 25,186.41 × 8,034.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.97x = 202,368,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,368,396.73/16,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.33

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