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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.53, 25,237.20 and 8,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.53, 25,237.20 and 8,049.80 is: 12,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.53 : 25,237.20 = 8,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.53/25,237.20 = 8,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.53x = 25,237.20 × 8,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.53x = 203,154,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,154,505.84/16,824.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.90

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