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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.79, 25,085.49 and 8,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.79, 25,085.49 and 8,403.50 is: 12,603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.79 : 25,085.49 = 8,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.79/25,085.49 = 8,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.79x = 25,085.49 × 8,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.79x = 210,805,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,805,747.77/16,725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.64

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