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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.64, 25,183.32 and 8,467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.64, 25,183.32 and 8,467.35 is: 12,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.64 : 25,183.32 = 8,467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.64/25,183.32 = 8,467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.64x = 25,183.32 × 8,467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.64x = 213,235,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,235,984.60/16,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.18

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