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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.58, 25,401.45 and 8,166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.58, 25,401.45 and 8,166.86 is: 12,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.58 : 25,401.45 = 8,166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.58/25,401.45 = 8,166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.58x = 25,401.45 × 8,166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.58x = 207,450,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,450,180.08/16,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.33

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