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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.72, 25,240.49 and 8,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.72, 25,240.49 and 8,051.99 is: 12,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.72 : 25,240.49 = 8,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.72/25,240.49 = 8,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.72x = 25,240.49 × 8,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.72x = 203,236,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,236,132.82/16,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.18

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