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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.54, 25,259.22 and 8,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.54, 25,259.22 and 8,069.58 is: 12,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.54 : 25,259.22 = 8,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.54/25,259.22 = 8,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.54x = 25,259.22 × 8,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.54x = 203,831,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,831,296.53/16,839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.33

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