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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.18, 25,071.12 and 8,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.18, 25,071.12 and 8,393.94 is: 12,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.18 : 25,071.12 = 8,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.18/25,071.12 = 8,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.18x = 25,071.12 × 8,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.18x = 210,445,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,445,477.01/16,716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.33

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