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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.61, 25,064.43 and 8,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.61, 25,064.43 and 8,825.66 is: 13,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.61 : 25,064.43 = 8,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.61/25,064.43 = 8,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.61x = 25,064.43 × 8,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.61x = 221,210,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,210,137.27/16,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.77

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