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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.80, 25,409.40 and 8,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.80, 25,409.40 and 8,165.20 is: 12,251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.80 : 25,409.40 = 8,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.80/25,409.40 = 8,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.80x = 25,409.40 × 8,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.80x = 207,472,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,472,832.88/16,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.27

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