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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.80, 25,249.20 and 8,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.80, 25,249.20 and 8,538.40 is: 12,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.80 : 25,249.20 = 8,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.80/25,249.20 = 8,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.80x = 25,249.20 × 8,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.80x = 215,587,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,587,769.28/16,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.60

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