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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.70, 25,228.95 and 8,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.70, 25,228.95 and 8,049.70 is: 12,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.70 : 25,228.95 = 8,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.70/25,228.95 = 8,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.70x = 25,228.95 × 8,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.70x = 203,085,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,085,478.82/16,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.22

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