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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.55, 25,069.17 and 8,832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.55, 25,069.17 and 8,832.75 is: 13,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.55 : 25,069.17 = 8,832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.55/25,069.17 = 8,832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.55x = 25,069.17 × 8,832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.55x = 221,429,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429,625.59/16,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.05

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