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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.04, 25,166.28 and 8,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.04, 25,166.28 and 8,995.76 is: 13,484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.04 : 25,166.28 = 8,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.04/25,166.28 = 8,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.04x = 25,166.28 × 8,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.04x = 226,389,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,389,814.97/16,789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.38

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