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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.64, 25,139.76 and 8,433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.64, 25,139.76 and 8,433.04 is: 12,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.64 : 25,139.76 = 8,433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.64/25,139.76 = 8,433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.64x = 25,139.76 × 8,433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.64x = 212,004,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,004,601.67/16,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.51

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