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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.80, 25,005.90 and 8,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.80, 25,005.90 and 8,457.80 is: 12,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.80 : 25,005.90 = 8,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.80/25,005.90 = 8,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.80x = 25,005.90 × 8,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.80x = 211,494,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,494,901.02/16,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.35

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