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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.68, 25,048.29 and 8,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.68, 25,048.29 and 8,371.26 is: 12,556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.68 : 25,048.29 = 8,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.68/25,048.29 = 8,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.68x = 25,048.29 × 8,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.68x = 209,685,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,685,748.15/16,699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.27

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