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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.80, 25,013.10 and 8,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.80, 25,013.10 and 8,883.20 is: 13,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.80 : 25,013.10 = 8,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.80/25,013.10 = 8,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.80x = 25,013.10 × 8,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.80x = 222,196,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,196,369.92/16,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.08

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