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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.06, 25,408.22 and 8,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.06, 25,408.22 and 8,049.78 is: 12,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.06 : 25,408.22 = 8,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.06/25,408.22 = 8,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.06x = 25,408.22 × 8,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.06x = 204,530,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,530,540.94/16,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.66

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