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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.29, 25,316.48 and 8,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.29, 25,316.48 and 8,568 is: 12,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.29 : 25,316.48 = 8,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.29/25,316.48 = 8,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.29x = 25,316.48 × 8,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.29x = 216,911,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,911,557.80/16,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.27

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