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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.74, 25,034.38 and 8,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.74, 25,034.38 and 8,366.20 is: 12,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.74 : 25,034.38 = 8,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.74/25,034.38 = 8,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.74x = 25,034.38 × 8,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.74x = 209,442,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,442,629.96/16,687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.69

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