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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.78, 25,246.58 and 8,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.78, 25,246.58 and 8,056.06 is: 12,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.78 : 25,246.58 = 8,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.78/25,246.58 = 8,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.78x = 25,246.58 × 8,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.78x = 203,387,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,387,963.27/16,830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.29

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