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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.00, 25,056.03 and 8,387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.00, 25,056.03 and 8,387.75 is: 12,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.00 : 25,056.03 = 8,387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.00/25,056.03 = 8,387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.00x = 25,056.03 × 8,387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.00x = 210,163,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,163,809.73/16,702.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.15

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