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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.05, 25,059.48 and 8,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.05, 25,059.48 and 8,802.40 is: 13,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.05 : 25,059.48 = 8,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.05/25,059.48 = 8,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.05x = 25,059.48 × 8,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.05x = 220,583,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,583,566.75/16,697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.93

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