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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.06, 24,945.95 and 8,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.06, 24,945.95 and 8,729.14 is: 13,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.06 : 24,945.95 = 8,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.06/24,945.95 = 8,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.06x = 24,945.95 × 8,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.06x = 217,756,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,756,689.98/16,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.25

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