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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.47, 25,253.91 and 8,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.47, 25,253.91 and 8,073.60 is: 12,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.47 : 25,253.91 = 8,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.47/25,253.91 = 8,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.47x = 25,253.91 × 8,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.47x = 203,889,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,889,967.78/16,843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.99

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