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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.55, 25,040.46 and 8,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.55, 25,040.46 and 8,375.56 is: 12,557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.55 : 25,040.46 = 8,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.55/25,040.46 = 8,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.55x = 25,040.46 × 8,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.55x = 209,727,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,727,875.16/16,701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.39

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