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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.65, 25,418.37 and 8,175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.65, 25,418.37 and 8,175.71 is: 12,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.65 : 25,418.37 = 8,175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.65/25,418.37 = 8,175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.65x = 25,418.37 × 8,175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.65x = 207,813,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,813,221.79/16,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.48

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