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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.48, 25,182.66 and 8,883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.48, 25,182.66 and 8,883.24 is: 13,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.48 : 25,182.66 = 8,883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.48/25,182.66 = 8,883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.48x = 25,182.66 × 8,883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.48x = 223,703,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,703,612.62/16,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.45

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