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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.97, 25,312.97 and 8,550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.97, 25,312.97 and 8,550.89 is: 12,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.97 : 25,312.97 = 8,550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.97/25,312.97 = 8,550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.97x = 25,312.97 × 8,550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.97x = 216,448,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,448,422.04/16,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.20

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