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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.03, 25,179.57 and 8,477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.03, 25,179.57 and 8,477.46 is: 12,699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.03 : 25,179.57 = 8,477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.03/25,179.57 = 8,477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.03x = 25,179.57 × 8,477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.03x = 213,458,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,458,797.49/16,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.06

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