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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.54, 25,481.08 and 8,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.54, 25,481.08 and 8,222.38 is: 12,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.54 : 25,481.08 = 8,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.54/25,481.08 = 8,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.54x = 25,481.08 × 8,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.54x = 209,515,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,515,122.57/16,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.75

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