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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.50, 25,050.57 and 8,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.50, 25,050.57 and 8,366.04 is: 12,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.50 : 25,050.57 = 8,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.50/25,050.57 = 8,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.50x = 25,050.57 × 8,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.50x = 209,574,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,574,070.64/16,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.71

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