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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.76, 25,397.40 and 8,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.76, 25,397.40 and 8,714 is: 13,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.76 : 25,397.40 = 8,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.76/25,397.40 = 8,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.76x = 25,397.40 × 8,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.76x = 221,312,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,312,943.60/16,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.97

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