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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.90, 25,348.45 and 8,021.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.90, 25,348.45 and 8,021.77 is: 12,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.90 : 25,348.45 = 8,021.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.90/25,348.45 = 8,021.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.90x = 25,348.45 × 8,021.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.90x = 203,339,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,339,435.76/16,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.14

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