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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.03, 25,441.65 and 8,192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.03, 25,441.65 and 8,192.93 is: 12,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.03 : 25,441.65 = 8,192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.03/25,441.65 = 8,192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.03x = 25,441.65 × 8,192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.03x = 208,441,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,441,530.33/16,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.62

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