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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.40, 25,355.70 and 8,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.40, 25,355.70 and 8,021.52 is: 12,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.40 : 25,355.70 = 8,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.40/25,355.70 = 8,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.40x = 25,355.70 × 8,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.40x = 203,391,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,391,254.66/16,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.72

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