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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.74, 25,181.49 and 8,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.74, 25,181.49 and 8,341.70 is: 12,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.74 : 25,181.49 = 8,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.74/25,181.49 = 8,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.74x = 25,181.49 × 8,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.74x = 210,056,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,056,498.09/16,793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.03

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