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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.39, 25,200.36 and 8,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.39, 25,200.36 and 8,030.66 is: 12,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.39 : 25,200.36 = 8,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.39/25,200.36 = 8,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.39x = 25,200.36 × 8,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.39x = 202,375,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,375,397.04/16,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.29

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