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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.08, 25,253.25 and 8,510.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.08, 25,253.25 and 8,510.97 is: 12,774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.08 : 25,253.25 = 8,510.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.08/25,253.25 = 8,510.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.08x = 25,253.25 × 8,510.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.08x = 214,929,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,929,653.15/16,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.36

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