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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.33, 25,406.99 and 8,057.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.33, 25,406.99 and 8,057.87 is: 12,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.33 : 25,406.99 = 8,057.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.33/25,406.99 = 8,057.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.33x = 25,406.99 × 8,057.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.33x = 204,726,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,726,055.19/16,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.14

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