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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.57, 25,127.60 and 8,967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.57, 25,127.60 and 8,967.09 is: 13,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.57 : 25,127.60 = 8,967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.57/25,127.60 = 8,967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.57x = 25,127.60 × 8,967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.57x = 225,321,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,321,450.68/16,749.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.37

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