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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.96, 25,065.96 and 8,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.96, 25,065.96 and 8,919.52 is: 13,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.96 : 25,065.96 = 8,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.96/25,065.96 = 8,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.96x = 25,065.96 × 8,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.96x = 223,576,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,576,331.54/16,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.82

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