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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.62, 25,082.77 and 8,395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.62, 25,082.77 and 8,395.01 is: 12,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.62 : 25,082.77 = 8,395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.62/25,082.77 = 8,395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.62x = 25,082.77 × 8,395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.62x = 210,570,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,570,104.98/16,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.47

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