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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.44, 25,074.08 and 8,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.44, 25,074.08 and 8,919 is: 13,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.44 : 25,074.08 = 8,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.44/25,074.08 = 8,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.44x = 25,074.08 × 8,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.44x = 223,635,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,635,674.93/16,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.79

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