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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.40, 25,127.10 and 8,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.40, 25,127.10 and 8,878.20 is: 13,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.40 : 25,127.10 = 8,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.40/25,127.10 = 8,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.40x = 25,127.10 × 8,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.40x = 223,083,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,083,419.22/16,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.30

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