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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.77, 25,401.74 and 8,167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.77, 25,401.74 and 8,167.05 is: 12,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.77 : 25,401.74 = 8,167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.77/25,401.74 = 8,167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.77x = 25,401.74 × 8,167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.77x = 207,457,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,457,239.83/16,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.61

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