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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.98, 25,267.65 and 8,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.98, 25,267.65 and 8,950.76 is: 13,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.98 : 25,267.65 = 8,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.98/25,267.65 = 8,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.98x = 25,267.65 × 8,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.98x = 226,164,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,164,544.58/16,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.24

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