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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.76, 25,394.40 and 8,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.76, 25,394.40 and 8,712 is: 13,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.76 : 25,394.40 = 8,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.76/25,394.40 = 8,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.76x = 25,394.40 × 8,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.76x = 221,236,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,236,012.80/16,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.96

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