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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.02, 25,304.06 and 8,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.02, 25,304.06 and 8,544.93 is: 12,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.02 : 25,304.06 = 8,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.02/25,304.06 = 8,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.02x = 25,304.06 × 8,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.02x = 216,221,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,221,421.42/16,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.27

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