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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.20, 25,168.80 and 8,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.20, 25,168.80 and 8,031.20 is: 12,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.20 : 25,168.80 = 8,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.20/25,168.80 = 8,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.20x = 25,168.80 × 8,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.20x = 202,135,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,135,666.56/16,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.80

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