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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.28, 25,132.03 and 8,429.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.28, 25,132.03 and 8,429.77 is: 12,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.28 : 25,132.03 = 8,429.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.28/25,132.03 = 8,429.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.28x = 25,132.03 × 8,429.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.28x = 211,857,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,857,266.58/16,754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.96

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