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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.44, 25,083.09 and 8,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.44, 25,083.09 and 8,925 is: 13,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.44 : 25,083.09 = 8,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.44/25,083.09 = 8,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.44x = 25,083.09 × 8,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.44x = 223,866,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,866,578.25/16,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.80

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