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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.78, 25,240.58 and 8,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.78, 25,240.58 and 8,052.05 is: 12,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.78 : 25,240.58 = 8,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.78/25,240.58 = 8,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.78x = 25,240.58 × 8,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.78x = 203,238,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,238,465.23/16,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.27

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