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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.58, 25,249.09 and 8,065.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.58, 25,249.09 and 8,065.45 is: 12,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.58 : 25,249.09 = 8,065.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.58/25,249.09 = 8,065.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.58x = 25,249.09 × 8,065.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.58x = 203,645,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,645,166.86/16,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.27

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