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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.08, 25,454.14 and 8,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.08, 25,454.14 and 8,210.50 is: 12,297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.08 : 25,454.14 = 8,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.08/25,454.14 = 8,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.08x = 25,454.14 × 8,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.08x = 208,991,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,991,216.47/16,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.88

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