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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.99, 25,023.83 and 8,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.99, 25,023.83 and 8,889.27 is: 13,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.99 : 25,023.83 = 8,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.99/25,023.83 = 8,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.99x = 25,023.83 × 8,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.99x = 222,443,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,443,536.86/16,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.95

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