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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,970.92, 25,464.48 and 8,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,970.92, 25,464.48 and 8,200.96 is: 12,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,970.92 : 25,464.48 = 8,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,970.92/25,464.48 = 8,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,970.92x = 25,464.48 × 8,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,970.92x = 208,833,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,833,181.90/16,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.35

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