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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.73, 25,264.27 and 8,948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.73, 25,264.27 and 8,948.51 is: 13,418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.73 : 25,264.27 = 8,948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.73/25,264.27 = 8,948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.73x = 25,264.27 × 8,948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.73x = 226,077,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,077,552.34/16,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.87

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