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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.20, 25,276.73 and 8,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.20, 25,276.73 and 8,532.45 is: 12,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.20 : 25,276.73 = 8,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.20/25,276.73 = 8,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.20x = 25,276.73 × 8,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.20x = 215,672,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,672,392.23/16,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.60

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