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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.57, 25,250.57 and 8,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.57, 25,250.57 and 8,062.49 is: 12,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.57 : 25,250.57 = 8,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.57/25,250.57 = 8,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.57x = 25,250.57 × 8,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.57x = 203,582,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,582,301.55/16,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.14

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