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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.41, 25,327.43 and 8,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.41, 25,327.43 and 8,014.90 is: 12,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.41 : 25,327.43 = 8,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.41/25,327.43 = 8,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.41x = 25,327.43 × 8,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.41x = 202,996,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,996,778.63/16,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.91

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