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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.60, 25,423.20 and 8,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.60, 25,423.20 and 8,191.20 is: 12,283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.60 : 25,423.20 = 8,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.60/25,423.20 = 8,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.60x = 25,423.20 × 8,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.60x = 208,246,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,246,515.84/16,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.32

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