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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.33, 25,248.72 and 8,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.33, 25,248.72 and 8,065.20 is: 12,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.33 : 25,248.72 = 8,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.33/25,248.72 = 8,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.33x = 25,248.72 × 8,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.33x = 203,635,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,635,830.14/16,832.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.90

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