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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.40, 25,383.60 and 8,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.40, 25,383.60 and 8,158.20 is: 12,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.40 : 25,383.60 = 8,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.40/25,383.60 = 8,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.40x = 25,383.60 × 8,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.40x = 207,084,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,084,485.52/16,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.30

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