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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.83, 25,164.45 and 8,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.83, 25,164.45 and 8,042.94 is: 12,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.83 : 25,164.45 = 8,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.83/25,164.45 = 8,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.83x = 25,164.45 × 8,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.83x = 202,396,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,396,161.48/16,801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.08

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