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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.15, 25,417.62 and 8,175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.15, 25,417.62 and 8,175.21 is: 12,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.15 : 25,417.62 = 8,175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.15/25,417.62 = 8,175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.15x = 25,417.62 × 8,175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.15x = 207,794,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,794,381.20/16,934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.73

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