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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.70, 25,274.66 and 8,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.70, 25,274.66 and 8,057.96 is: 12,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.70 : 25,274.66 = 8,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.70/25,274.66 = 8,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.70x = 25,274.66 × 8,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.70x = 203,662,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,662,078.99/16,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.99

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