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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.34, 25,266.68 and 8,950.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.34, 25,266.68 and 8,950.15 is: 13,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.34 : 25,266.68 = 8,950.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.34/25,266.68 = 8,950.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.34x = 25,266.68 × 8,950.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.34x = 226,140,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,140,576.00/16,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.33

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