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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.44, 25,242.36 and 8,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.44, 25,242.36 and 8,058.72 is: 12,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.44 : 25,242.36 = 8,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.44/25,242.36 = 8,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.44x = 25,242.36 × 8,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.44x = 203,421,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,421,111.38/16,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.35

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