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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.40, 25,323.90 and 8,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.40, 25,323.90 and 8,558.20 is: 12,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.40 : 25,323.90 = 8,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.40/25,323.90 = 8,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.40x = 25,323.90 × 8,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.40x = 216,727,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,727,000.98/16,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.06

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