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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.60, 25,151.40 and 8,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.60, 25,151.40 and 8,894.40 is: 13,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.60 : 25,151.40 = 8,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.60/25,151.40 = 8,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.60x = 25,151.40 × 8,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.60x = 223,706,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,706,612.16/16,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.60

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