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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,800.84, 25,206.73 and 8,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,800.84, 25,206.73 and 8,036.44 is: 12,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,800.84 : 25,206.73 = 8,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,800.84/25,206.73 = 8,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,800.84x = 25,206.73 × 8,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,800.84x = 202,572,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,290.13/16,800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.27

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