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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.21, 25,345.25 and 8,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.21, 25,345.25 and 8,026.53 is: 12,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.21 : 25,345.25 = 8,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.21/25,345.25 = 8,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.21x = 25,345.25 × 8,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.21x = 203,434,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,434,409.48/16,911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.56

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