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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.23, 25,014.54 and 8,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.23, 25,014.54 and 8,358.31 is: 12,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.23 : 25,014.54 = 8,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.23/25,014.54 = 8,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.23x = 25,014.54 × 8,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.23x = 209,079,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,279.83/16,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.55

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