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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.92, 25,347.76 and 8,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.92, 25,347.76 and 8,573.90 is: 12,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.92 : 25,347.76 = 8,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.92/25,347.76 = 8,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.92x = 25,347.76 × 8,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.92x = 217,329,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,329,177.99/16,887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.91

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