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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.98, 25,061.82 and 8,828.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.98, 25,061.82 and 8,828.07 is: 13,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.98 : 25,061.82 = 8,828.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.98/25,061.82 = 8,828.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.98x = 25,061.82 × 8,828.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.98x = 221,247,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247,501.29/16,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.78

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