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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.02, 25,059.73 and 8,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.02, 25,059.73 and 8,414.40 is: 12,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.02 : 25,059.73 = 8,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.02/25,059.73 = 8,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.02x = 25,059.73 × 8,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.02x = 210,862,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,862,592.11/16,732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.34

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