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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.66, 25,061.97 and 8,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.66, 25,061.97 and 8,277.35 is: 12,409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.66 : 25,061.97 = 8,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.66/25,061.97 = 8,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.66x = 25,061.97 × 8,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.66x = 207,446,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,446,572.07/16,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.57

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