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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.57, 25,084.14 and 8,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.57, 25,084.14 and 8,842.74 is: 13,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.57 : 25,084.14 = 8,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.57/25,084.14 = 8,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.57x = 25,084.14 × 8,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.57x = 221,812,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,812,528.14/16,740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.00

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