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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.60, 24,956.40 and 8,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.60, 24,956.40 and 8,856.20 is: 13,262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.60 : 24,956.40 = 8,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.60/24,956.40 = 8,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.60x = 24,956.40 × 8,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.60x = 221,018,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,018,869.68/16,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.78

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