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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.60, 24,998.40 and 8,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.60, 24,998.40 and 8,870.40 is: 13,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.60 : 24,998.40 = 8,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.60/24,998.40 = 8,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.60x = 24,998.40 × 8,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.60x = 221,745,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,745,807.36/16,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.60

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