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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.32, 25,186.04 and 8,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.32, 25,186.04 and 8,363.23 is: 12,536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.32 : 25,186.04 = 8,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.32/25,186.04 = 8,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.32x = 25,186.04 × 8,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.32x = 210,636,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,636,645.31/16,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.16

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