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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.24, 25,053.56 and 8,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.24, 25,053.56 and 8,369.20 is: 12,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.24 : 25,053.56 = 8,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.24/25,053.56 = 8,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.24x = 25,053.56 × 8,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.24x = 209,678,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,678,254.35/16,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.16

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