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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.08, 25,167.95 and 8,456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.08, 25,167.95 and 8,456.49 is: 12,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.08 : 25,167.95 = 8,456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.08/25,167.95 = 8,456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.08x = 25,167.95 × 8,456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.08x = 212,832,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,832,517.50/16,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.18

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