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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.80, 25,155.90 and 8,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.80, 25,155.90 and 8,449.20 is: 12,681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.80 : 25,155.90 = 8,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.80/25,155.90 = 8,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.80x = 25,155.90 × 8,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.80x = 212,547,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,547,230.28/16,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.97

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