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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.80, 25,317.90 and 8,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.80, 25,317.90 and 8,557.20 is: 12,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.80 : 25,317.90 = 8,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.80/25,317.90 = 8,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.80x = 25,317.90 × 8,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.80x = 216,650,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,650,333.88/16,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.02

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