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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,685.19, 25,032.51 and 8,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,685.19, 25,032.51 and 8,355.15 is: 12,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,685.19 : 25,032.51 = 8,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,685.19/25,032.51 = 8,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,685.19x = 25,032.51 × 8,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,685.19x = 209,150,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,150,375.93/16,685.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.09

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