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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.54, 25,438.62 and 8,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.54, 25,438.62 and 8,200.82 is: 12,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.54 : 25,438.62 = 8,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.54/25,438.62 = 8,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.54x = 25,438.62 × 8,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.54x = 208,617,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,617,543.67/16,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.62

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