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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.56, 25,419.52 and 8,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.56, 25,419.52 and 8,065.93 is: 12,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.56 : 25,419.52 = 8,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.56/25,419.52 = 8,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.56x = 25,419.52 × 8,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.56x = 205,032,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,032,028.62/16,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.03

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