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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.33, 25,052.88 and 8,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.33, 25,052.88 and 8,382.59 is: 12,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.33 : 25,052.88 = 8,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.33/25,052.88 = 8,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.33x = 25,052.88 × 8,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.33x = 210,008,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,008,009.69/16,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.06

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