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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.04, 25,237.96 and 8,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.04, 25,237.96 and 8,050.31 is: 12,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.04 : 25,237.96 = 8,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.04/25,237.96 = 8,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.04x = 25,237.96 × 8,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.04x = 203,173,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,173,235.33/16,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.65

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