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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.97, 25,272.92 and 8,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.97, 25,272.92 and 8,080.56 is: 12,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.97 : 25,272.92 = 8,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.97/25,272.92 = 8,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.97x = 25,272.92 × 8,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.97x = 204,219,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,219,346.44/16,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.46

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