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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.93, 25,063.16 and 8,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.93, 25,063.16 and 8,388.72 is: 12,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.93 : 25,063.16 = 8,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.93/25,063.16 = 8,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.93x = 25,063.16 × 8,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.93x = 210,247,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,247,789.61/16,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.45

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