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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.20, 25,011.60 and 8,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.20, 25,011.60 and 8,879.20 is: 13,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.20 : 25,011.60 = 8,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.20/25,011.60 = 8,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.20x = 25,011.60 × 8,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.20x = 222,082,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,082,998.72/16,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.15

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