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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.63, 25,425.62 and 8,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.63, 25,425.62 and 8,070 is: 12,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.63 : 25,425.62 = 8,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.63/25,425.62 = 8,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.63x = 25,425.62 × 8,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.63x = 205,184,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,184,713.05/16,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.13

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