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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.32, 25,267.50 and 8,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.32, 25,267.50 and 8,079.88 is: 12,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.32 : 25,267.50 = 8,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.32/25,267.50 = 8,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.32x = 25,267.50 × 8,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.32x = 204,158,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,158,367.90/16,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.84

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