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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.20, 25,198.80 and 8,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.20, 25,198.80 and 8,051.20 is: 12,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.20 : 25,198.80 = 8,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.20/25,198.80 = 8,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.20x = 25,198.80 × 8,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.20x = 202,880,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,880,578.56/16,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.80

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