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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.88, 25,349.52 and 8,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.88, 25,349.52 and 8,124.32 is: 12,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.88 : 25,349.52 = 8,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.88/25,349.52 = 8,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.88x = 25,349.52 × 8,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.88x = 205,947,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947,612.33/16,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.29

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