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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.40, 25,410.60 and 8,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.40, 25,410.60 and 8,181.60 is: 12,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.40 : 25,410.60 = 8,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.40/25,410.60 = 8,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.40x = 25,410.60 × 8,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.40x = 207,899,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,899,364.96/16,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.71

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