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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.81, 25,167.83 and 8,346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.81, 25,167.83 and 8,346.29 is: 12,521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.81 : 25,167.83 = 8,346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.81/25,167.83 = 8,346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.81x = 25,167.83 × 8,346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.81x = 210,058,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,058,091.64/16,775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.49

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