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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.52, 25,323.84 and 8,988.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.52, 25,323.84 and 8,988.13 is: 13,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.52 : 25,323.84 = 8,988.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.52/25,323.84 = 8,988.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.52x = 25,323.84 × 8,988.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.52x = 227,613,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,613,966.02/16,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.24

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