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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.75, 25,442.93 and 8,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.75, 25,442.93 and 8,966.82 is: 13,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.75 : 25,442.93 = 8,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.75/25,442.93 = 8,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.75x = 25,442.93 × 8,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.75x = 228,142,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142,173.58/16,967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.64

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