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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.98, 25,208.01 and 8,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.98, 25,208.01 and 8,055.06 is: 12,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.98 : 25,208.01 = 8,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.98/25,208.01 = 8,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.98x = 25,208.01 × 8,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.98x = 203,052,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,052,033.03/16,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.62

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