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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.08, 25,071.48 and 8,834.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.08, 25,071.48 and 8,834.31 is: 13,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.08 : 25,071.48 = 8,834.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.08/25,071.48 = 8,834.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.08x = 25,071.48 × 8,834.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.08x = 221,489,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,489,226.48/16,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.40

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