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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.56, 25,207.81 and 8,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.56, 25,207.81 and 8,037.16 is: 12,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.56 : 25,207.81 = 8,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.56/25,207.81 = 8,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.56x = 25,207.81 × 8,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.56x = 202,599,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,599,119.11/16,801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.35

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