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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.56, 25,428.42 and 8,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.56, 25,428.42 and 8,063.28 is: 12,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.56 : 25,428.42 = 8,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.56/25,428.42 = 8,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.56x = 25,428.42 × 8,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.56x = 205,036,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,036,470.42/16,963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.88

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