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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.16, 25,426.26 and 8,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.16, 25,426.26 and 8,183.08 is: 12,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.16 : 25,426.26 = 8,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.16/25,426.26 = 8,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.16x = 25,426.26 × 8,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.16x = 208,065,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,065,119.68/16,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.29

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