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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.50, 25,049.07 and 8,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.50, 25,049.07 and 8,365.04 is: 12,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.50 : 25,049.07 = 8,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.50/25,049.07 = 8,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.50x = 25,049.07 × 8,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.50x = 209,536,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,536,472.51/16,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.21

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