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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.03, 25,217.12 and 8,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.03, 25,217.12 and 8,486.89 is: 12,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.03 : 25,217.12 = 8,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.03/25,217.12 = 8,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.03x = 25,217.12 × 8,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.03x = 214,014,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,014,917.19/16,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.20

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