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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.62, 25,411.02 and 8,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.62, 25,411.02 and 8,168.98 is: 12,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.62 : 25,411.02 = 8,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.62/25,411.02 = 8,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.62x = 25,411.02 × 8,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.62x = 207,582,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,582,114.16/16,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.84

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