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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.98, 25,209.51 and 8,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.98, 25,209.51 and 8,056.06 is: 12,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.98 : 25,209.51 = 8,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.98/25,209.51 = 8,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.98x = 25,209.51 × 8,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.98x = 203,089,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089,325.13/16,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.12

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