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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.84, 25,335.72 and 8,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.84, 25,335.72 and 8,132 is: 12,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.84 : 25,335.72 = 8,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.84/25,335.72 = 8,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.84x = 25,335.72 × 8,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.84x = 206,030,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,030,075.04/16,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.80

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