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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.80, 25,009.40 and 8,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.80, 25,009.40 and 8,462.80 is: 12,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.80 : 25,009.40 = 8,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.80/25,009.40 = 8,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.80x = 25,009.40 × 8,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.80x = 211,649,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,649,550.32/16,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.82

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