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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.48, 25,095.42 and 8,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.48, 25,095.42 and 8,933.76 is: 13,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.48 : 25,095.42 = 8,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.48/25,095.42 = 8,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.48x = 25,095.42 × 8,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.48x = 224,196,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,196,459.38/16,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.30

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