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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.16, 25,436.76 and 8,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.16, 25,436.76 and 8,190.08 is: 12,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.16 : 25,436.76 = 8,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.16/25,436.76 = 8,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.16x = 25,436.76 × 8,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.16x = 208,329,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,329,099.34/16,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.79

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