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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.17, 25,191.68 and 8,477.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.17, 25,191.68 and 8,477.17 is: 12,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.17 : 25,191.68 = 8,477.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.17/25,191.68 = 8,477.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.17x = 25,191.68 × 8,477.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.17x = 213,554,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,554,048.58/16,804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.40

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