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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.53, 25,178.82 and 8,476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.53, 25,178.82 and 8,476.96 is: 12,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.53 : 25,178.82 = 8,476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.53/25,178.82 = 8,476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.53x = 25,178.82 × 8,476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.53x = 213,439,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,439,849.99/16,808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.31

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