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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.23, 25,286.82 and 8,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.23, 25,286.82 and 8,094.51 is: 12,145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.23 : 25,286.82 = 8,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.23/25,286.82 = 8,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.23x = 25,286.82 × 8,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.23x = 204,684,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,684,417.36/16,852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.84

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