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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.61, 25,062.93 and 8,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.61, 25,062.93 and 8,824.66 is: 13,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.61 : 25,062.93 = 8,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.61/25,062.93 = 8,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.61x = 25,062.93 × 8,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.61x = 221,171,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,171,773.20/16,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.27

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