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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.18, 25,066.62 and 8,390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.18, 25,066.62 and 8,390.94 is: 12,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.18 : 25,066.62 = 8,390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.18/25,066.62 = 8,390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.18x = 25,066.62 × 8,390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.18x = 210,332,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,332,504.42/16,713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.83

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