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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.20, 25,466.30 and 8,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.20, 25,466.30 and 8,093.46 is: 12,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.20 : 25,466.30 = 8,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.20/25,466.30 = 8,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.20x = 25,466.30 × 8,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.20x = 206,110,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,110,480.40/16,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.43

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