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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.70, 25,234.95 and 8,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.70, 25,234.95 and 8,053.70 is: 12,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.70 : 25,234.95 = 8,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.70/25,234.95 = 8,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.70x = 25,234.95 × 8,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.70x = 203,234,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,234,716.82/16,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.22

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