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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.93, 25,071.83 and 8,917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.93, 25,071.83 and 8,917.49 is: 13,377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.93 : 25,071.83 = 8,917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.93/25,071.83 = 8,917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.93x = 25,071.83 × 8,917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.93x = 223,577,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,577,844.84/16,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.54

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