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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.44, 25,464.88 and 8,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.44, 25,464.88 and 8,096.12 is: 12,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.44 : 25,464.88 = 8,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.44/25,464.88 = 8,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.44x = 25,464.88 × 8,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.44x = 206,166,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,166,724.27/16,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.85

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