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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.02, 25,403.93 and 8,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.02, 25,403.93 and 8,166.09 is: 12,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.02 : 25,403.93 = 8,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.02/25,403.93 = 8,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.02x = 25,403.93 × 8,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.02x = 207,450,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,450,778.73/16,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.05

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