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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.78, 25,224.82 and 8,065.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.78, 25,224.82 and 8,065.85 is: 12,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.78 : 25,224.82 = 8,065.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.78/25,224.82 = 8,065.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.78x = 25,224.82 × 8,065.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.78x = 203,459,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,459,468.11/16,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.85

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