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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,917.78, 25,391.52 and 8,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,917.78, 25,391.52 and 8,043.96 is: 12,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,917.78 : 25,391.52 = 8,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,917.78/25,391.52 = 8,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,917.78x = 25,391.52 × 8,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,917.78x = 204,248,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,248,371.22/16,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.00

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