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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.77, 25,492.52 and 8,682.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.77, 25,492.52 and 8,682.93 is: 13,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.77 : 25,492.52 = 8,682.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.77/25,492.52 = 8,682.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.77x = 25,492.52 × 8,682.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.77x = 221,349,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,349,723.27/16,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.05

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