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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.16, 25,222.26 and 8,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.16, 25,222.26 and 8,046.72 is: 12,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.16 : 25,222.26 = 8,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.16/25,222.26 = 8,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.16x = 25,222.26 × 8,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.16x = 202,956,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956,463.99/16,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.72

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