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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.59, 25,225.86 and 8,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.59, 25,225.86 and 8,049.20 is: 12,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.59 : 25,225.86 = 8,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.59/25,225.86 = 8,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.59x = 25,225.86 × 8,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.59x = 203,047,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,047,866.18/16,813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.41

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