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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.93, 25,440.69 and 8,630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.93, 25,440.69 and 8,630.55 is: 12,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.93 : 25,440.69 = 8,630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.93/25,440.69 = 8,630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.93x = 25,440.69 × 8,630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.93x = 219,567,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,567,147.08/16,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.69

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