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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.04, 25,477.34 and 8,219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.04, 25,477.34 and 8,219.88 is: 12,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.04 : 25,477.34 = 8,219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.04/25,477.34 = 8,219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.04x = 25,477.34 × 8,219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.04x = 209,420,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,420,636.42/16,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.01

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