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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.49, 25,304.81 and 8,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.49, 25,304.81 and 8,545.55 is: 12,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.49 : 25,304.81 = 8,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.49/25,304.81 = 8,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.49x = 25,304.81 × 8,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.49x = 216,243,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,243,492.18/16,859.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.22

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