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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.76, 25,284.54 and 8,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.76, 25,284.54 and 8,088.29 is: 12,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.76 : 25,284.54 = 8,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.76/25,284.54 = 8,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.76x = 25,284.54 × 8,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.76x = 204,508,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,508,651.60/16,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.02

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