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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.78, 25,393.06 and 8,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.78, 25,393.06 and 8,053.44 is: 12,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.78 : 25,393.06 = 8,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.78/25,393.06 = 8,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.78x = 25,393.06 × 8,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.78x = 204,501,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,501,464.99/16,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.43

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