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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.88, 25,270.20 and 8,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.88, 25,270.20 and 8,055.20 is: 12,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.88 : 25,270.20 = 8,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.88/25,270.20 = 8,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.88x = 25,270.20 × 8,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.88x = 203,556,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,556,515.04/16,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.74

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