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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.40, 25,469.70 and 8,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.40, 25,469.70 and 8,097.52 is: 12,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.40 : 25,469.70 = 8,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.40/25,469.70 = 8,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.40x = 25,469.70 × 8,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.40x = 206,241,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,241,405.14/16,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.71

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