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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.08, 25,433.28 and 8,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.08, 25,433.28 and 8,631.24 is: 12,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.08 : 25,433.28 = 8,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.08/25,433.28 = 8,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.08x = 25,433.28 × 8,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.08x = 219,520,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,520,743.67/16,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.96

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