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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.48, 25,214.76 and 8,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.48, 25,214.76 and 8,059.56 is: 12,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.48 : 25,214.76 = 8,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.48/25,214.76 = 8,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.48x = 25,214.76 × 8,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.48x = 203,219,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,219,871.11/16,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.36

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