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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.02, 25,473.84 and 8,662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.02, 25,473.84 and 8,662.85 is: 12,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.02 : 25,473.84 = 8,662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.02/25,473.84 = 8,662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.02x = 25,473.84 × 8,662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.02x = 220,676,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,676,039.24/16,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.92

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