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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.19, 25,266.02 and 8,517.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.19, 25,266.02 and 8,517.42 is: 12,776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.19 : 25,266.02 = 8,517.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.19/25,266.02 = 8,517.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.19x = 25,266.02 × 8,517.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.19x = 215,201,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,201,261.48/16,843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.76

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