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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.07, 25,413.60 and 8,089.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.07, 25,413.60 and 8,089.01 is: 12,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.07 : 25,413.60 = 8,089.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.07/25,413.60 = 8,089.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.07x = 25,413.60 × 8,089.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.07x = 205,570,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,570,863.10/16,965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.30

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