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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.40, 25,193.22 and 8,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.40, 25,193.22 and 8,032.60 is: 12,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.40 : 25,193.22 = 8,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.40/25,193.22 = 8,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.40x = 25,193.22 × 8,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.40x = 202,367,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,367,058.97/16,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.92

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