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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.94, 25,421.02 and 8,622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.94, 25,421.02 and 8,622.95 is: 12,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.94 : 25,421.02 = 8,622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.94/25,421.02 = 8,622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.94x = 25,421.02 × 8,622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.94x = 219,204,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,204,035.75/16,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.36

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