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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.65, 25,053.17 and 8,410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.65, 25,053.17 and 8,410.03 is: 12,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.65 : 25,053.17 = 8,410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.65/25,053.17 = 8,410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.65x = 25,053.17 × 8,410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.65x = 210,697,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,697,806.61/16,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.78

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