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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.65, 25,416.87 and 8,174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.65, 25,416.87 and 8,174.71 is: 12,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.65 : 25,416.87 = 8,174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.65/25,416.87 = 8,174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.65x = 25,416.87 × 8,174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.65x = 207,775,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,775,541.36/16,933.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.98

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