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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.24, 25,430.40 and 8,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.24, 25,430.40 and 8,183.52 is: 12,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.24 : 25,430.40 = 8,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.24/25,430.40 = 8,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.24x = 25,430.40 × 8,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.24x = 208,110,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,110,187.01/16,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.71

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