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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.30, 25,338.33 and 8,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.30, 25,338.33 and 8,985.31 is: 13,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.30 : 25,338.33 = 8,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.30/25,338.33 = 8,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.30x = 25,338.33 × 8,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.30x = 227,672,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,672,749.93/16,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.30

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