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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.92, 25,169.98 and 8,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.92, 25,169.98 and 8,445.90 is: 12,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.92 : 25,169.98 = 8,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.92/25,169.98 = 8,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.92x = 25,169.98 × 8,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.92x = 212,583,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,583,134.08/16,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.60

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