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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.59, 25,418.06 and 8,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.59, 25,418.06 and 8,064.96 is: 12,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.59 : 25,418.06 = 8,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.59/25,418.06 = 8,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.59x = 25,418.06 × 8,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.59x = 204,995,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,995,637.18/16,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.57

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