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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.74, 25,504.26 and 8,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.74, 25,504.26 and 8,680.86 is: 13,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.74 : 25,504.26 = 8,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.74/25,504.26 = 8,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.74x = 25,504.26 × 8,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.74x = 221,398,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,398,910.46/16,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.43

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