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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.79, 25,473.04 and 8,096.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.79, 25,473.04 and 8,096.15 is: 12,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.79 : 25,473.04 = 8,096.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.79/25,473.04 = 8,096.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.79x = 25,473.04 × 8,096.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.79x = 206,233,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,233,552.80/16,985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.53

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