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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.40, 25,011.90 and 8,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.40, 25,011.90 and 8,356.20 is: 12,530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.40 : 25,011.90 = 8,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.40/25,011.90 = 8,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.40x = 25,011.90 × 8,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.40x = 209,004,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,004,438.78/16,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.69

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