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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.01, 25,411.46 and 8,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.01, 25,411.46 and 8,063.96 is: 12,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.01 : 25,411.46 = 8,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.01/25,411.46 = 8,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.01x = 25,411.46 × 8,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.01x = 204,916,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,916,829.60/16,946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.33

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