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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.23, 25,266.96 and 8,520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.23, 25,266.96 and 8,520.12 is: 12,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.23 : 25,266.96 = 8,520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.23/25,266.96 = 8,520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.23x = 25,266.96 × 8,520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.23x = 215,277,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,277,531.24/16,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.08

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