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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.60, 25,166.40 and 8,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.60, 25,166.40 and 8,029.60 is: 12,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.60 : 25,166.40 = 8,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.60/25,166.40 = 8,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.60x = 25,166.40 × 8,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.60x = 202,076,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,076,125.44/16,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.40

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