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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.59, 25,347.61 and 8,594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.59, 25,347.61 and 8,594.70 is: 12,881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.59 : 25,347.61 = 8,594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.59/25,347.61 = 8,594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.59x = 25,347.61 × 8,594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.59x = 217,855,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,855,103.67/16,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.24

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