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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.10, 24,955.65 and 8,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.10, 24,955.65 and 8,855.70 is: 13,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.10 : 24,955.65 = 8,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.10/24,955.65 = 8,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.10x = 24,955.65 × 8,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.10x = 220,999,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,999,749.71/16,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.03

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