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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.20, 25,158.30 and 8,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.20, 25,158.30 and 8,996.20 is: 13,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.20 : 25,158.30 = 8,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.20/25,158.30 = 8,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.20x = 25,158.30 × 8,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.20x = 226,329,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,329,098.46/16,772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.30

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