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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.68, 25,083.45 and 8,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.68, 25,083.45 and 8,925.24 is: 13,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.68 : 25,083.45 = 8,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.68/25,083.45 = 8,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.68x = 25,083.45 × 8,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.68x = 223,875,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,875,811.28/16,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.16

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