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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.34, 25,267.48 and 8,076.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.34, 25,267.48 and 8,076.94 is: 12,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.34 : 25,267.48 = 8,076.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.34/25,267.48 = 8,076.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.34x = 25,267.48 × 8,076.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.34x = 204,083,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083,836.55/16,841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.03

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