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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.27, 25,267.65 and 8,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.27, 25,267.65 and 8,541.38 is: 12,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.27 : 25,267.65 = 8,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.27/25,267.65 = 8,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.27x = 25,267.65 × 8,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.27x = 215,820,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,820,631.50/16,859.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.30

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