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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.27, 25,412.39 and 8,643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.27, 25,412.39 and 8,643.95 is: 12,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.27 : 25,412.39 = 8,643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.27/25,412.39 = 8,643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.27x = 25,412.39 × 8,643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.27x = 219,663,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,663,448.85/16,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.59

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