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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.74, 25,097.04 and 8,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.74, 25,097.04 and 8,934.30 is: 13,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.74 : 25,097.04 = 8,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.74/25,097.04 = 8,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.74x = 25,097.04 × 8,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.74x = 224,224,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,224,484.47/16,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.75

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