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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.92, 25,432.86 and 8,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.92, 25,432.86 and 8,073.60 is: 12,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.92 : 25,432.86 = 8,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.92/25,432.86 = 8,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.92x = 25,432.86 × 8,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.92x = 205,334,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334,738.50/16,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.34

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