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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.54, 25,441.38 and 8,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.54, 25,441.38 and 8,195.10 is: 12,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.54 : 25,441.38 = 8,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.54/25,441.38 = 8,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.54x = 25,441.38 × 8,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.54x = 208,494,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494,653.24/16,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.48

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