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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.67, 25,030.28 and 8,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.67, 25,030.28 and 8,672.45 is: 13,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.67 : 25,030.28 = 8,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.67/25,030.28 = 8,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.67x = 25,030.28 × 8,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.67x = 217,073,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,073,748.32/16,682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.93

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