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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.96, 25,014.96 and 8,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.96, 25,014.96 and 8,885.52 is: 13,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.96 : 25,014.96 = 8,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.96/25,014.96 = 8,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.96x = 25,014.96 × 8,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.96x = 222,270,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,270,927.38/16,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.83

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