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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.32, 25,443.21 and 8,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.32, 25,443.21 and 8,195.88 is: 12,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.32 : 25,443.21 = 8,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.32/25,443.21 = 8,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.32x = 25,443.21 × 8,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.32x = 208,529,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,529,495.97/16,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.14

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