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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.84, 25,067.45 and 8,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.84, 25,067.45 and 8,394.20 is: 12,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.84 : 25,067.45 = 8,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.84/25,067.45 = 8,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.84x = 25,067.45 × 8,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.84x = 210,421,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,421,021.48/16,718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.87

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