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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.58, 25,003.32 and 8,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.58, 25,003.32 and 8,769.94 is: 13,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.58 : 25,003.32 = 8,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.58/25,003.32 = 8,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.58x = 25,003.32 × 8,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.58x = 219,277,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,277,616.20/16,683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.32

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