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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.84, 25,254.30 and 8,511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.84, 25,254.30 and 8,511.58 is: 12,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.84 : 25,254.30 = 8,511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.84/25,254.30 = 8,511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.84x = 25,254.30 × 8,511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.84x = 214,953,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,953,994.79/16,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.23

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