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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.54, 25,126.21 and 8,863.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.54, 25,126.21 and 8,863.31 is: 13,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.54 : 25,126.21 = 8,863.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.54/25,126.21 = 8,863.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.54x = 25,126.21 × 8,863.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.54x = 222,701,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,701,462.25/16,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.42

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