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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.99, 25,032.87 and 8,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.99, 25,032.87 and 8,895.27 is: 13,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.99 : 25,032.87 = 8,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.99/25,032.87 = 8,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.99x = 25,032.87 × 8,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.99x = 222,674,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,674,137.52/16,680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.98

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