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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.53, 24,975.50 and 8,854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.53, 24,975.50 and 8,854.65 is: 13,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.53 : 24,975.50 = 8,854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.53/24,975.50 = 8,854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.53x = 24,975.50 × 8,854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.53x = 221,149,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,149,266.80/16,669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.68

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