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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.10, 25,224.72 and 8,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.10, 25,224.72 and 8,491.96 is: 12,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.10 : 25,224.72 = 8,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.10/25,224.72 = 8,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.10x = 25,224.72 × 8,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.10x = 214,207,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,207,313.25/16,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.81

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