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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.28, 25,437.60 and 8,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.28, 25,437.60 and 8,196.12 is: 12,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.28 : 25,437.60 = 8,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.28/25,437.60 = 8,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.28x = 25,437.60 × 8,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.28x = 208,489,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,489,622.11/16,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.40

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