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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.60, 25,220.40 and 8,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.60, 25,220.40 and 8,621.60 is: 12,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.60 : 25,220.40 = 8,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.60/25,220.40 = 8,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.60x = 25,220.40 × 8,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.60x = 217,440,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,440,200.64/16,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.40

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