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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.63, 25,267.19 and 8,410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.63, 25,267.19 and 8,410.83 is: 12,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.63 : 25,267.19 = 8,410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.63/25,267.19 = 8,410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.63x = 25,267.19 × 8,410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.63x = 212,518,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,518,039.67/16,840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.36

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