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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.34, 25,040.43 and 8,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.34, 25,040.43 and 8,371.68 is: 12,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.34 : 25,040.43 = 8,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.34/25,040.43 = 8,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.34x = 25,040.43 × 8,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.34x = 209,630,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,630,467.02/16,703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.21

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