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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.91, 25,286.34 and 8,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.91, 25,286.34 and 8,089.52 is: 12,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.91 : 25,286.34 = 8,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.91/25,286.34 = 8,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.91x = 25,286.34 × 8,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.91x = 204,554,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,554,226.73/16,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.90

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