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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.60, 25,079.76 and 8,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.60, 25,079.76 and 8,396.64 is: 12,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.60 : 25,079.76 = 8,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.60/25,079.76 = 8,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.60x = 25,079.76 × 8,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.60x = 210,585,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,585,716.01/16,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.62

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