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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.76, 25,372.06 and 8,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.76, 25,372.06 and 8,034.60 is: 12,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.76 : 25,372.06 = 8,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.76/25,372.06 = 8,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.76x = 25,372.06 × 8,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.76x = 203,854,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,854,353.28/16,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.74

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