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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.06, 25,467.35 and 8,653.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.06, 25,467.35 and 8,653.47 is: 12,970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.06 : 25,467.35 = 8,653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.06/25,467.35 = 8,653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.06x = 25,467.35 × 8,653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.06x = 220,380,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,380,905.94/16,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.41

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