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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.82, 25,412.33 and 8,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.82, 25,412.33 and 8,052.54 is: 12,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.82 : 25,412.33 = 8,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.82/25,412.33 = 8,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.82x = 25,412.33 × 8,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.82x = 204,633,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633,803.82/16,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.78

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