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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.04, 25,009.92 and 8,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.04, 25,009.92 and 8,775.36 is: 13,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.04 : 25,009.92 = 8,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.04/25,009.92 = 8,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.04x = 25,009.92 × 8,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.04x = 219,471,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,471,051.57/16,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.34

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