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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.72, 25,009.08 and 8,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.72, 25,009.08 and 8,362.93 is: 12,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.72 : 25,009.08 = 8,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.72/25,009.08 = 8,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.72x = 25,009.08 × 8,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.72x = 209,149,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,149,185.40/16,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.40

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