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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.26, 25,287.96 and 8,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.26, 25,287.96 and 8,534.12 is: 12,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.26 : 25,287.96 = 8,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.26/25,287.96 = 8,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.26x = 25,287.96 × 8,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.26x = 215,810,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,810,485.20/16,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.07

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