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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.70, 25,030.35 and 8,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.70, 25,030.35 and 8,891.70 is: 13,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.70 : 25,030.35 = 8,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.70/25,030.35 = 8,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.70x = 25,030.35 × 8,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.70x = 222,562,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,562,363.10/16,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.91

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