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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.47, 25,273.67 and 8,081.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.47, 25,273.67 and 8,081.07 is: 12,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.47 : 25,273.67 = 8,081.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.47/25,273.67 = 8,081.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.47x = 25,273.67 × 8,081.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.47x = 204,238,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,238,129.65/16,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.22

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