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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.66, 25,324.44 and 8,558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.66, 25,324.44 and 8,558.42 is: 12,845.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.66 : 25,324.44 = 8,558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.66/25,324.44 = 8,558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.66x = 25,324.44 × 8,558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.66x = 216,737,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,737,193.78/16,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.47

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