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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.34, 25,444.26 and 8,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.34, 25,444.26 and 8,656.44 is: 12,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.34 : 25,444.26 = 8,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.34/25,444.26 = 8,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.34x = 25,444.26 × 8,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.34x = 220,256,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,256,710.03/16,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.59

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