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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.34, 25,285.47 and 8,088.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.34, 25,285.47 and 8,088.93 is: 12,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.34 : 25,285.47 = 8,088.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.34/25,285.47 = 8,088.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.34x = 25,285.47 × 8,088.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.34x = 204,532,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,532,396.85/16,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.02

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