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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.55, 25,326.24 and 8,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.55, 25,326.24 and 8,013.88 is: 12,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.55 : 25,326.24 = 8,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.55/25,326.24 = 8,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.55x = 25,326.24 × 8,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.55x = 202,961,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961,448.21/16,898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.58

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