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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.47, 25,244.61 and 8,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.47, 25,244.61 and 8,054.74 is: 12,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.47 : 25,244.61 = 8,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.47/25,244.61 = 8,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.47x = 25,244.61 × 8,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.47x = 203,338,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,338,769.95/16,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.30

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