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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.47, 25,243.11 and 8,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.47, 25,243.11 and 8,053.74 is: 12,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.47 : 25,243.11 = 8,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.47/25,243.11 = 8,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.47x = 25,243.11 × 8,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.47x = 203,301,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,301,444.73/16,828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.80

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