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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.52, 25,104.60 and 8,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.52, 25,104.60 and 8,856.66 is: 13,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.52 : 25,104.60 = 8,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.52/25,104.60 = 8,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.52x = 25,104.60 × 8,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.52x = 222,342,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,342,906.64/16,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.62

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