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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.67, 25,037.51 and 8,915.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.67, 25,037.51 and 8,915.67 is: 13,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.67 : 25,037.51 = 8,915.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.67/25,037.51 = 8,915.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.67x = 25,037.51 × 8,915.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.67x = 223,226,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,226,132.20/16,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.51

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