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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.44, 25,348.32 and 8,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.44, 25,348.32 and 8,131.84 is: 12,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.44 : 25,348.32 = 8,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.44/25,348.32 = 8,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.44x = 25,348.32 × 8,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.44x = 206,128,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,128,482.51/16,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.91

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