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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.01, 25,461.59 and 8,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.01, 25,461.59 and 8,215.50 is: 12,305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.01 : 25,461.59 = 8,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.01/25,461.59 = 8,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.01x = 25,461.59 × 8,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.01x = 209,179,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,179,651.57/16,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.41

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