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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.01, 25,371.99 and 8,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.01, 25,371.99 and 8,036.73 is: 12,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.01 : 25,371.99 = 8,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.01/25,371.99 = 8,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.01x = 25,371.99 × 8,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.01x = 203,907,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,907,833.19/16,915.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.85

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