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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703, 25,057.53 and 8,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703, 25,057.53 and 8,388.75 is: 12,584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703 : 25,057.53 = 8,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703/25,057.53 = 8,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703x = 25,057.53 × 8,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703x = 210,201,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,201,354.79/16,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.65

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