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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.40, 25,007.40 and 8,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.40, 25,007.40 and 8,353.20 is: 12,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.40 : 25,007.40 = 8,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.40/25,007.40 = 8,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.40x = 25,007.40 × 8,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.40x = 208,891,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,891,813.68/16,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.19

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