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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.99, 25,163.46 and 8,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.99, 25,163.46 and 8,882.46 is: 13,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.99 : 25,163.46 = 8,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.99/25,163.46 = 8,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.99x = 25,163.46 × 8,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.99x = 223,513,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,513,426.91/16,770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.38

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