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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.97, 25,208.42 and 8,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.97, 25,208.42 and 8,037.56 is: 12,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.97 : 25,208.42 = 8,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.97/25,208.42 = 8,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.97x = 25,208.42 × 8,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.97x = 202,614,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,614,211.09/16,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.96

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