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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.01, 25,055.88 and 8,383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.01, 25,055.88 and 8,383.79 is: 12,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.01 : 25,055.88 = 8,383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.01/25,055.88 = 8,383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.01x = 25,055.88 × 8,383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.01x = 210,063,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,063,298.82/16,706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.12

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