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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.60, 25,081.26 and 8,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.60, 25,081.26 and 8,397.64 is: 12,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.60 : 25,081.26 = 8,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.60/25,081.26 = 8,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.60x = 25,081.26 × 8,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.60x = 210,623,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,623,392.23/16,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.12

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