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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.63, 25,054.59 and 8,804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.63, 25,054.59 and 8,804.73 is: 13,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.63 : 25,054.59 = 8,804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.63/25,054.59 = 8,804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.63x = 25,054.59 × 8,804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.63x = 220,598,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,598,730.91/16,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.26

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