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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.40, 25,464.30 and 8,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.40, 25,464.30 and 8,211.40 is: 12,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.40 : 25,464.30 = 8,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.40/25,464.30 = 8,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.40x = 25,464.30 × 8,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.40x = 209,097,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,097,553.02/16,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.19

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