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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.45, 25,207.74 and 8,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.45, 25,207.74 and 8,052.30 is: 12,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.45 : 25,207.74 = 8,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.45/25,207.74 = 8,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.45x = 25,207.74 × 8,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.45x = 202,980,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980,284.80/16,812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.21

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