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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.40, 25,026.90 and 8,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.40, 25,026.90 and 8,366.20 is: 12,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.40 : 25,026.90 = 8,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.40/25,026.90 = 8,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.40x = 25,026.90 × 8,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.40x = 209,380,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,380,050.78/16,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.69

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