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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.93, 25,492.90 and 8,111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.93, 25,492.90 and 8,111.19 is: 12,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.93 : 25,492.90 = 8,111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.93/25,492.90 = 8,111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.93x = 25,492.90 × 8,111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.93x = 206,777,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,777,835.49/16,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.03

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