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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.05, 25,326.99 and 8,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.05, 25,326.99 and 8,014.38 is: 12,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.05 : 25,326.99 = 8,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.05/25,326.99 = 8,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.05x = 25,326.99 × 8,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.05x = 202,980,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980,122.12/16,899.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.34

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