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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.86, 25,014.24 and 8,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.86, 25,014.24 and 8,360.58 is: 12,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.86 : 25,014.24 = 8,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.86/25,014.24 = 8,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.86x = 25,014.24 × 8,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.86x = 209,133,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,133,554.66/16,684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.33

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