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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.15, 25,065.23 and 8,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.15, 25,065.23 and 8,934.15 is: 13,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.15 : 25,065.23 = 8,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.15/25,065.23 = 8,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.15x = 25,065.23 × 8,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.15x = 223,936,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,936,479.93/16,710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.23

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