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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.54, 25,456.95 and 8,206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.54, 25,456.95 and 8,206.38 is: 12,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.54 : 25,456.95 = 8,206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.54/25,456.95 = 8,206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.54x = 25,456.95 × 8,206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.54x = 208,909,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,909,405.34/16,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.70

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