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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.60, 25,492.20 and 8,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.60, 25,492.20 and 8,237.20 is: 12,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.60 : 25,492.20 = 8,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.60/25,492.20 = 8,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.60x = 25,492.20 × 8,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.60x = 209,984,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,984,349.84/16,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.31

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