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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.64, 25,181.82 and 8,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.64, 25,181.82 and 8,466.35 is: 12,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.64 : 25,181.82 = 8,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.64/25,181.82 = 8,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.64x = 25,181.82 × 8,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.64x = 213,197,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197,975.85/16,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.68

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