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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.33, 25,409.98 and 8,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.33, 25,409.98 and 8,059.87 is: 12,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.33 : 25,409.98 = 8,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.33/25,409.98 = 8,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.33x = 25,409.98 × 8,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.33x = 204,801,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,801,135.50/16,949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.14

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