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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.44, 25,090.04 and 8,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.44, 25,090.04 and 8,846.68 is: 13,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.44 : 25,090.04 = 8,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.44/25,090.04 = 8,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.44x = 25,090.04 × 8,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.44x = 221,963,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,963,555.07/16,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.96

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