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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.70, 25,233.45 and 8,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.70, 25,233.45 and 8,052.70 is: 12,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.70 : 25,233.45 = 8,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.70/25,233.45 = 8,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.70x = 25,233.45 × 8,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.70x = 203,197,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,197,402.82/16,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.72

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