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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.38, 25,104.87 and 8,409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.38, 25,104.87 and 8,409.76 is: 12,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.38 : 25,104.87 = 8,409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.38/25,104.87 = 8,409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.38x = 25,104.87 × 8,409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.38x = 211,125,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,125,868.77/16,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.58

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