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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.09, 25,417.31 and 8,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.09, 25,417.31 and 8,064.46 is: 12,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.09 : 25,417.31 = 8,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.09/25,417.31 = 8,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.09x = 25,417.31 × 8,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.09x = 204,976,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,976,916.61/16,939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,100.82

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