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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.32, 25,037.82 and 8,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.32, 25,037.82 and 8,371.92 is: 12,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.32 : 25,037.82 = 8,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.32/25,037.82 = 8,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.32x = 25,037.82 × 8,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.32x = 209,614,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,614,626.01/16,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.80

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