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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.94, 25,088.06 and 8,823.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.94, 25,088.06 and 8,823.31 is: 13,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.94 : 25,088.06 = 8,823.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.94/25,088.06 = 8,823.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.94x = 25,088.06 × 8,823.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.94x = 221,359,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,359,690.02/16,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.23

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