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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.10, 24,994.44 and 8,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.10, 24,994.44 and 8,865 is: 13,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.10 : 24,994.44 = 8,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.10/24,994.44 = 8,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.10x = 24,994.44 × 8,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.10x = 221,575,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,575,710.60/16,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.38

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