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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.49, 25,086.60 and 8,399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.49, 25,086.60 and 8,399.22 is: 12,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.49 : 25,086.60 = 8,399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.49/25,086.60 = 8,399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.49x = 25,086.60 × 8,399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.49x = 210,707,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,707,872.45/16,723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.52

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