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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.16, 25,045.59 and 8,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.16, 25,045.59 and 8,376.95 is: 12,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.16 : 25,045.59 = 8,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.16/25,045.59 = 8,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.16x = 25,045.59 × 8,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.16x = 209,805,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,805,529.92/16,699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.84

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