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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.88, 25,416.99 and 8,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.88, 25,416.99 and 8,064.25 is: 12,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.88 : 25,416.99 = 8,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.88/25,416.99 = 8,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.88x = 25,416.99 × 8,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.88x = 204,968,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,968,961.61/16,938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,100.50

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