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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.92, 25,237.96 and 8,500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.92, 25,237.96 and 8,500.82 is: 12,759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.92 : 25,237.96 = 8,500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.92/25,237.96 = 8,500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.92x = 25,237.96 × 8,500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.92x = 214,543,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,543,355.13/16,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.11

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