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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.80, 25,033.20 and 8,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.80, 25,033.20 and 8,394.40 is: 12,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.80 : 25,033.20 = 8,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.80/25,033.20 = 8,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.80x = 25,033.20 × 8,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.80x = 210,138,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,138,694.08/16,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.60

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