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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.02, 25,406.96 and 8,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.02, 25,406.96 and 8,168.09 is: 12,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.02 : 25,406.96 = 8,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.02/25,406.96 = 8,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.02x = 25,406.96 × 8,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.02x = 207,526,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,526,168.03/16,927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.05

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