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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.52, 25,086.60 and 8,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.52, 25,086.60 and 8,844.66 is: 13,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.52 : 25,086.60 = 8,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.52/25,086.60 = 8,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.52x = 25,086.60 × 8,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.52x = 221,882,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,882,447.56/16,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.63

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