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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.70, 25,496.10 and 8,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.70, 25,496.10 and 8,222.40 is: 12,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.70 : 25,496.10 = 8,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.70/25,496.10 = 8,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.70x = 25,496.10 × 8,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.70x = 209,639,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,639,132.64/16,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.56

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