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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.32, 25,058.07 and 8,387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.32, 25,058.07 and 8,387.33 is: 12,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.32 : 25,058.07 = 8,387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.32/25,058.07 = 8,387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.32x = 25,058.07 × 8,387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.32x = 210,170,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,170,176.96/16,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.01

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