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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.91, 25,242.53 and 8,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.91, 25,242.53 and 8,391.93 is: 12,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.91 : 25,242.53 = 8,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.91/25,242.53 = 8,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.91x = 25,242.53 × 8,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.91x = 211,833,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,833,565.76/16,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.05

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