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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.51, 25,056.63 and 8,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.51, 25,056.63 and 8,384.30 is: 12,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.51 : 25,056.63 = 8,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.51/25,056.63 = 8,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.51x = 25,056.63 × 8,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.51x = 210,082,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,082,177.63/16,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.87

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