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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.29, 25,244.56 and 8,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.29, 25,244.56 and 8,393.29 is: 12,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.29 : 25,244.56 = 8,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.29/25,244.56 = 8,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.29x = 25,244.56 × 8,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.29x = 211,884,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,884,860.38/16,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.06

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