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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.38, 25,422.24 and 8,067.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.38, 25,422.24 and 8,067.75 is: 12,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.38 : 25,422.24 = 8,067.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.38/25,422.24 = 8,067.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.38x = 25,422.24 × 8,067.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.38x = 205,100,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,100,276.76/16,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.75

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