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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.07, 25,086.39 and 8,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.07, 25,086.39 and 8,844.24 is: 13,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.07 : 25,086.39 = 8,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.07/25,086.39 = 8,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.07x = 25,086.39 × 8,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.07x = 221,870,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,870,053.89/16,742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.25

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