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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.76, 25,395.90 and 8,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.76, 25,395.90 and 8,713 is: 13,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.76 : 25,395.90 = 8,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.76/25,395.90 = 8,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.76x = 25,395.90 × 8,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.76x = 221,274,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,274,476.70/16,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.46

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