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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.79, 25,075.50 and 8,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.79, 25,075.50 and 8,837.02 is: 13,241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.79 : 25,075.50 = 8,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.79/25,075.50 = 8,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.79x = 25,075.50 × 8,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.79x = 221,592,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,592,695.01/16,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.44

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