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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.28, 25,203.70 and 8,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.28, 25,203.70 and 8,035.84 is: 12,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.28 : 25,203.70 = 8,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.28/25,203.70 = 8,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.28x = 25,203.70 × 8,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.28x = 202,532,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,532,734.41/16,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.17

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