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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.72, 25,241.99 and 8,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.72, 25,241.99 and 8,052.99 is: 12,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.72 : 25,241.99 = 8,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.72/25,241.99 = 8,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.72x = 25,241.99 × 8,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.72x = 203,273,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,273,452.79/16,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.68

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