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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.27, 25,402.81 and 8,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.27, 25,402.81 and 8,165.34 is: 12,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.27 : 25,402.81 = 8,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.27/25,402.81 = 8,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.27x = 25,402.81 × 8,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.27x = 207,422,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,422,580.61/16,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.92

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