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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.53, 25,273.37 and 8,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.53, 25,273.37 and 8,524.38 is: 12,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.53 : 25,273.37 = 8,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.53/25,273.37 = 8,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.53x = 25,273.37 × 8,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.53x = 215,439,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,439,809.76/16,838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.45

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