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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.33, 25,169.65 and 8,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.33, 25,169.65 and 8,046.44 is: 12,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.33 : 25,169.65 = 8,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.33/25,169.65 = 8,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.33x = 25,169.65 × 8,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.33x = 202,526,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,526,078.55/16,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.30

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