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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.16, 25,432.26 and 8,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.16, 25,432.26 and 8,187.08 is: 12,283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.16 : 25,432.26 = 8,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.16/25,432.26 = 8,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.16x = 25,432.26 × 8,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.16x = 208,215,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,215,947.20/16,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.29

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