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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,900.26, 25,313.44 and 8,565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,900.26, 25,313.44 and 8,565.96 is: 12,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,900.26 : 25,313.44 = 8,565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,900.26/25,313.44 = 8,565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,900.26x = 25,313.44 × 8,565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,900.26x = 216,833,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,833,914.50/16,900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.21

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