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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.70, 25,497.60 and 8,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.70, 25,497.60 and 8,223.40 is: 12,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.70 : 25,497.60 = 8,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.70/25,497.60 = 8,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.70x = 25,497.60 × 8,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.70x = 209,676,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,676,963.84/16,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,337.06

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