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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.55, 25,361.47 and 8,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.55, 25,361.47 and 8,030.44 is: 12,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.55 : 25,361.47 = 8,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.55/25,361.47 = 8,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.55x = 25,361.47 × 8,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.55x = 203,663,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,663,804.89/16,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.17

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