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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.28, 25,404.90 and 8,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.28, 25,404.90 and 8,166.46 is: 12,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.28 : 25,404.90 = 8,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.28/25,404.90 = 8,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.28x = 25,404.90 × 8,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.28x = 207,468,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,468,099.65/16,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.82

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