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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.73, 25,452.35 and 8,643.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.73, 25,452.35 and 8,643.99 is: 12,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.73 : 25,452.35 = 8,643.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.73/25,452.35 = 8,643.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.73x = 25,452.35 × 8,643.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.73x = 220,009,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,009,943.52/16,957.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.02

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