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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.72, 25,244.99 and 8,054.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.72, 25,244.99 and 8,054.99 is: 12,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.72 : 25,244.99 = 8,054.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.72/25,244.99 = 8,054.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.72x = 25,244.99 × 8,054.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.72x = 203,348,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348,142.00/16,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.68

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