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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.43, 25,222.20 and 8,490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.43, 25,222.20 and 8,490.30 is: 12,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.43 : 25,222.20 = 8,490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.43/25,222.20 = 8,490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.43x = 25,222.20 × 8,490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.43x = 214,144,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,144,044.66/16,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.31

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