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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.76, 25,251.63 and 8,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.76, 25,251.63 and 8,504.08 is: 12,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.76 : 25,251.63 = 8,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.76/25,251.63 = 8,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.76x = 25,251.63 × 8,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.76x = 214,741,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,741,881.65/16,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.62

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