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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.93, 25,251.26 and 8,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.93, 25,251.26 and 8,059.20 is: 12,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.93 : 25,251.26 = 8,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.93/25,251.26 = 8,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.93x = 25,251.26 × 8,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.93x = 203,504,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,504,914.30/16,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.97

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