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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.20, 25,125.30 and 8,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.20, 25,125.30 and 8,002.20 is: 12,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.20 : 25,125.30 = 8,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.20/25,125.30 = 8,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.20x = 25,125.30 × 8,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.20x = 201,057,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,057,675.66/16,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.30

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