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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.97, 25,245.36 and 8,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.97, 25,245.36 and 8,055.24 is: 12,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.97 : 25,245.36 = 8,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.97/25,245.36 = 8,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.97x = 25,245.36 × 8,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.97x = 203,357,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,357,433.69/16,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.05

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