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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.29, 25,317.97 and 8,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.29, 25,317.97 and 8,569 is: 12,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.29 : 25,317.97 = 8,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.29/25,317.97 = 8,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.29x = 25,317.97 × 8,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.29x = 216,949,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,949,684.93/16,903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.76

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