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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.72, 25,028.96 and 8,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.72, 25,028.96 and 8,364.08 is: 12,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.72 : 25,028.96 = 8,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.72/25,028.96 = 8,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.72x = 25,028.96 × 8,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.72x = 209,344,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,344,223.76/16,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.80

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