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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.23, 25,266.53 and 8,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.23, 25,266.53 and 8,950.01 is: 13,421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.23 : 25,266.53 = 8,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.23/25,266.53 = 8,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.23x = 25,266.53 × 8,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.23x = 226,135,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,135,525.08/16,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.12

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