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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.58, 25,001.82 and 8,768.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.58, 25,001.82 and 8,768.94 is: 13,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.58 : 25,001.82 = 8,768.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.58/25,001.82 = 8,768.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.58x = 25,001.82 × 8,768.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.58x = 219,239,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,239,459.47/16,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.82

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