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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.92, 25,425.37 and 8,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.92, 25,425.37 and 8,068.60 is: 12,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.92 : 25,425.37 = 8,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.92/25,425.37 = 8,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.92x = 25,425.37 × 8,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.92x = 205,147,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,147,140.38/16,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.85

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