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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.04, 25,149.78 and 8,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.04, 25,149.78 and 8,984.76 is: 13,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.04 : 25,149.78 = 8,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.04/25,149.78 = 8,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.04x = 25,149.78 × 8,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.04x = 225,964,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,964,737.35/16,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.89

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