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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.81, 25,419.89 and 8,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.81, 25,419.89 and 8,066.18 is: 12,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.81 : 25,419.89 = 8,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.81/25,419.89 = 8,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.81x = 25,419.89 × 8,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.81x = 205,041,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,041,408.32/16,940.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.40

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