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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.52, 25,430.20 and 8,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.52, 25,430.20 and 8,183.60 is: 12,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.52 : 25,430.20 = 8,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.52/25,430.20 = 8,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.52x = 25,430.20 × 8,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.52x = 208,110,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,110,584.72/16,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.33

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