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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.30, 25,059.15 and 8,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.30, 25,059.15 and 8,384.70 is: 12,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.30 : 25,059.15 = 8,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.30/25,059.15 = 8,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.30x = 25,059.15 × 8,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.30x = 210,113,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,113,455.01/16,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.19

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