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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.80, 25,151.70 and 8,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.80, 25,151.70 and 8,444.60 is: 12,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.80 : 25,151.70 = 8,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.80/25,151.70 = 8,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.80x = 25,151.70 × 8,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.80x = 212,396,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,396,045.82/16,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.90

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