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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.72, 25,225.64 and 8,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.72, 25,225.64 and 8,492.60 is: 12,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.72 : 25,225.64 = 8,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.72/25,225.64 = 8,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.72x = 25,225.64 × 8,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.72x = 214,231,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,231,270.26/16,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.76

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