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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.40, 25,152.60 and 8,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.40, 25,152.60 and 8,992.40 is: 13,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.40 : 25,152.60 = 8,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.40/25,152.60 = 8,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.40x = 25,152.60 × 8,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.40x = 226,182,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,182,240.24/16,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.60

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