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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.80, 25,004.40 and 8,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.80, 25,004.40 and 8,456.80 is: 12,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.80 : 25,004.40 = 8,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.80/25,004.40 = 8,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.80x = 25,004.40 × 8,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.80x = 211,457,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,457,209.92/16,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.85

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