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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.60, 25,316.40 and 9,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.60, 25,316.40 and 9,004.40 is: 13,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.60 : 25,316.40 = 9,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.60/25,316.40 = 9,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.60x = 25,316.40 × 9,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.60x = 227,958,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,958,992.16/16,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.60

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