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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.49, 25,173.33 and 8,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.49, 25,173.33 and 8,349.95 is: 12,526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.49 : 25,173.33 = 8,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.49/25,173.33 = 8,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.49x = 25,173.33 × 8,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.49x = 210,196,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,196,046.83/16,779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.96

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