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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.03, 25,057.37 and 8,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.03, 25,057.37 and 8,383.99 is: 12,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.03 : 25,057.37 = 8,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.03/25,057.37 = 8,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.03x = 25,057.37 × 8,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.03x = 210,080,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,080,791.67/16,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.13

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