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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.13, 25,292.73 and 8,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.13, 25,292.73 and 8,093.75 is: 12,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.13 : 25,292.73 = 8,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.13/25,292.73 = 8,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.13x = 25,292.73 × 8,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.13x = 204,713,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,713,033.44/16,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.28

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