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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.15, 25,185.57 and 8,468.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.15, 25,185.57 and 8,468.85 is: 12,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.15 : 25,185.57 = 8,468.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.15/25,185.57 = 8,468.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.15x = 25,185.57 × 8,468.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.15x = 213,292,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,292,814.49/16,794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.42

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