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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.60, 25,002.90 and 8,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.60, 25,002.90 and 8,887.20 is: 13,309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.60 : 25,002.90 = 8,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.60/25,002.90 = 8,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.60x = 25,002.90 × 8,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.60x = 222,205,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,205,772.88/16,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.24

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