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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.20, 25,210.20 and 8,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.20, 25,210.20 and 8,037.20 is: 12,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.20 : 25,210.20 = 8,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.20/25,210.20 = 8,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.20x = 25,210.20 × 8,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.20x = 202,619,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,619,419.44/16,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.48

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