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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.39, 25,439.37 and 8,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.39, 25,439.37 and 8,079.14 is: 12,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.39 : 25,439.37 = 8,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.39/25,439.37 = 8,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.39x = 25,439.37 × 8,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.39x = 205,528,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,528,265.04/16,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.42

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