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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.46, 25,165.82 and 8,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.46, 25,165.82 and 8,344.95 is: 12,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.46 : 25,165.82 = 8,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.46/25,165.82 = 8,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.46x = 25,165.82 × 8,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.46x = 210,007,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,007,342.06/16,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.47

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