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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.37, 25,419.74 and 8,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.37, 25,419.74 and 8,062.65 is: 12,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.37 : 25,419.74 = 8,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.37/25,419.74 = 8,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.37x = 25,419.74 × 8,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.37x = 204,950,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,950,426.40/16,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.06

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