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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.80, 25,015.40 and 8,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.80, 25,015.40 and 8,466.80 is: 12,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.80 : 25,015.40 = 8,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.80/25,015.40 = 8,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.80x = 25,015.40 × 8,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.80x = 211,800,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,800,388.72/16,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.82

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