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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.80, 25,002.60 and 8,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.80, 25,002.60 and 8,876.20 is: 13,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.80 : 25,002.60 = 8,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.80/25,002.60 = 8,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.80x = 25,002.60 × 8,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.80x = 221,928,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,928,078.12/16,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.58

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