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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.20, 25,159.80 and 8,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.20, 25,159.80 and 8,997.20 is: 13,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.20 : 25,159.80 = 8,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.20/25,159.80 = 8,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.20x = 25,159.80 × 8,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.20x = 226,367,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,367,752.56/16,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.80

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