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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.04, 25,169.28 and 8,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.04, 25,169.28 and 8,997.76 is: 13,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.04 : 25,169.28 = 8,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.04/25,169.28 = 8,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.04x = 25,169.28 × 8,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.04x = 226,467,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,467,140.81/16,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.38

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