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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.33, 25,168.16 and 8,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.33, 25,168.16 and 8,045.44 is: 12,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.33 : 25,168.16 = 8,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.33/25,168.16 = 8,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.33x = 25,168.16 × 8,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.33x = 202,488,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,488,880.96/16,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.80

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