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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.52, 25,403.18 and 8,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.52, 25,403.18 and 8,165.58 is: 12,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.52 : 25,403.18 = 8,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.52/25,403.18 = 8,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.52x = 25,403.18 × 8,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.52x = 207,431,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,431,698.54/16,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.28

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