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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.49, 25,171.83 and 8,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.49, 25,171.83 and 8,348.95 is: 12,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.49 : 25,171.83 = 8,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.49/25,171.83 = 8,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.49x = 25,171.83 × 8,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.49x = 210,158,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,158,350.08/16,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.46

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