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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.40, 25,416.90 and 8,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.40, 25,416.90 and 8,620.20 is: 12,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.40 : 25,416.90 = 8,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.40/25,416.90 = 8,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.40x = 25,416.90 × 8,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.40x = 219,098,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,098,761.38/16,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.09

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