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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.51, 25,118.37 and 8,861.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.51, 25,118.37 and 8,861.67 is: 13,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.51 : 25,118.37 = 8,861.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.51/25,118.37 = 8,861.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.51x = 25,118.37 × 8,861.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.51x = 222,590,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,590,705.88/16,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.79

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