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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.52, 25,173.90 and 8,881.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.52, 25,173.90 and 8,881.47 is: 13,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.52 : 25,173.90 = 8,881.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.52/25,173.90 = 8,881.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.52x = 25,173.90 × 8,881.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.52x = 223,581,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,581,237.63/16,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.44

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