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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.59, 25,245.06 and 8,393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.59, 25,245.06 and 8,393.61 is: 12,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.59 : 25,245.06 = 8,393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.59/25,245.06 = 8,393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.59x = 25,245.06 × 8,393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.59x = 211,897,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,897,188.07/16,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.57

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