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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.37, 25,372.83 and 8,026.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.37, 25,372.83 and 8,026.09 is: 12,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.37 : 25,372.83 = 8,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.37/25,372.83 = 8,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.37x = 25,372.83 × 8,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.37x = 203,644,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,644,538.65/16,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.20

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