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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.34, 25,298.50 and 8,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.34, 25,298.50 and 8,541.14 is: 12,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.34 : 25,298.50 = 8,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.34/25,298.50 = 8,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.34x = 25,298.50 × 8,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.34x = 216,078,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,078,030.29/16,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.56

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