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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.50, 25,073.06 and 8,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.50, 25,073.06 and 8,395.27 is: 12,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.50 : 25,073.06 = 8,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.50/25,073.06 = 8,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.50x = 25,073.06 × 8,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.50x = 210,495,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,495,108.43/16,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.30

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