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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.41, 25,284.09 and 8,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.41, 25,284.09 and 8,088.02 is: 12,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.41 : 25,284.09 = 8,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.41/25,284.09 = 8,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.41x = 25,284.09 × 8,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.41x = 204,498,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,498,099.18/16,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.65

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