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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.54, 25,262.22 and 8,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.54, 25,262.22 and 8,071.58 is: 12,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.54 : 25,262.22 = 8,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.54/25,262.22 = 8,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.54x = 25,262.22 × 8,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.54x = 203,906,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,906,029.71/16,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.33

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