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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.40, 25,347.71 and 8,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.40, 25,347.71 and 8,021.27 is: 12,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.40 : 25,347.71 = 8,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.40/25,347.71 = 8,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.40x = 25,347.71 × 8,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.40x = 203,320,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,320,785.69/16,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.40

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