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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.20, 25,167.30 and 8,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.20, 25,167.30 and 8,030.20 is: 12,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.20 : 25,167.30 = 8,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.20/25,167.30 = 8,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.20x = 25,167.30 × 8,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.20x = 202,098,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098,452.46/16,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.30

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