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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.03, 25,444.65 and 8,194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.03, 25,444.65 and 8,194.93 is: 12,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.03 : 25,444.65 = 8,194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.03/25,444.65 = 8,194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.03x = 25,444.65 × 8,194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.03x = 208,517,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,517,125.62/16,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.62

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