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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.58, 25,395.87 and 8,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.58, 25,395.87 and 8,159.38 is: 12,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.58 : 25,395.87 = 8,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.58/25,395.87 = 8,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.58x = 25,395.87 × 8,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.58x = 207,214,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,214,553.76/16,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.13

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