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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.40, 25,094.34 and 8,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.40, 25,094.34 and 8,400.60 is: 12,602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.40 : 25,094.34 = 8,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.40/25,094.34 = 8,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.40x = 25,094.34 × 8,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.40x = 210,807,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,807,512.60/16,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.53

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