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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,988.47, 25,471.46 and 8,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,988.47, 25,471.46 and 8,105.17 is: 12,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,988.47 : 25,471.46 = 8,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,988.47/25,471.46 = 8,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,988.47x = 25,471.46 × 8,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,988.47x = 206,450,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,450,504.76/16,988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.39

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