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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.83, 25,190.55 and 8,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.83, 25,190.55 and 8,029.50 is: 12,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.83 : 25,190.55 = 8,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.83/25,190.55 = 8,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.83x = 25,190.55 × 8,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.83x = 202,267,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,267,521.23/16,804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.27

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