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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.41, 25,274.68 and 8,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.41, 25,274.68 and 8,525.27 is: 12,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.41 : 25,274.68 = 8,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.41/25,274.68 = 8,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.41x = 25,274.68 × 8,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.41x = 215,473,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,473,418.82/16,839.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.78

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