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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.73, 25,281.21 and 8,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.73, 25,281.21 and 8,529.62 is: 12,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.73 : 25,281.21 = 8,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.73/25,281.21 = 8,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.73x = 25,281.21 × 8,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.73x = 215,639,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,639,114.44/16,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.34

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