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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.68, 25,051.28 and 8,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.68, 25,051.28 and 8,373.26 is: 12,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.68 : 25,051.28 = 8,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.68/25,051.28 = 8,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.68x = 25,051.28 × 8,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.68x = 209,760,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,760,880.77/16,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.27

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