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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.40, 25,413.60 and 8,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.40, 25,413.60 and 8,183.60 is: 12,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.40 : 25,413.60 = 8,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.40/25,413.60 = 8,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.40x = 25,413.60 × 8,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.40x = 207,974,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,974,736.96/16,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.71

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