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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.96, 25,098.84 and 8,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.96, 25,098.84 and 8,935.52 is: 13,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.96 : 25,098.84 = 8,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.96/25,098.84 = 8,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.96x = 25,098.84 × 8,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.96x = 224,271,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,271,186.80/16,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.56

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