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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.30, 25,003.65 and 8,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.30, 25,003.65 and 8,456.30 is: 12,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.30 : 25,003.65 = 8,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.30/25,003.65 = 8,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.30x = 25,003.65 × 8,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.30x = 211,438,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,438,365.50/16,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.10

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