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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.60, 25,143.60 and 8,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.60, 25,143.60 and 8,440.80 is: 12,652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.60 : 25,143.60 = 8,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.60/25,143.60 = 8,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.60x = 25,143.60 × 8,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.60x = 212,232,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,232,098.88/16,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.75

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