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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.52, 25,476.09 and 8,664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.52, 25,476.09 and 8,664.35 is: 12,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.52 : 25,476.09 = 8,664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.52/25,476.09 = 8,664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.52x = 25,476.09 × 8,664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.52x = 220,733,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,733,760.39/16,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.17

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