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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.52, 25,437.90 and 8,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.52, 25,437.90 and 8,190.44 is: 12,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.52 : 25,437.90 = 8,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.52/25,437.90 = 8,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.52x = 25,437.90 × 8,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.52x = 208,347,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,347,593.68/16,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.89

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