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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.93, 25,132.28 and 8,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.93, 25,132.28 and 8,432.64 is: 12,648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.93 : 25,132.28 = 8,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.93/25,132.28 = 8,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.93x = 25,132.28 × 8,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.93x = 211,931,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,931,427.46/16,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,648.14

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