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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.37, 25,474.26 and 8,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.37, 25,474.26 and 8,092.24 is: 12,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.37 : 25,474.26 = 8,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.37/25,474.26 = 8,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.37x = 25,474.26 × 8,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.37x = 206,143,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,143,792.40/16,983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.98

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