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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.98, 25,408.19 and 8,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.98, 25,408.19 and 8,058.38 is: 12,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.98 : 25,408.19 = 8,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.98/25,408.19 = 8,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.98x = 25,408.19 × 8,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.98x = 204,748,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,748,682.80/16,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.71

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