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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.40, 25,506.68 and 8,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.40, 25,506.68 and 8,675.04 is: 13,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.40 : 25,506.68 = 8,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.40/25,506.68 = 8,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.40x = 25,506.68 × 8,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.40x = 221,271,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,271,469.27/16,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.43

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