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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.45, 25,287.60 and 8,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.45, 25,287.60 and 8,539.70 is: 12,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.45 : 25,287.60 = 8,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.45/25,287.60 = 8,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.45x = 25,287.60 × 8,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.45x = 215,948,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,948,517.72/16,862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.47

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