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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.22, 25,059.15 and 8,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.22, 25,059.15 and 8,385.18 is: 12,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.22 : 25,059.15 = 8,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.22/25,059.15 = 8,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.22x = 25,059.15 × 8,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.22x = 210,125,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,125,483.40/16,715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.91

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