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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,980.66, 25,485.06 and 8,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,980.66, 25,485.06 and 8,666.82 is: 13,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,980.66 : 25,485.06 = 8,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,980.66/25,485.06 = 8,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,980.66x = 25,485.06 × 8,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,980.66x = 220,874,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,874,427.71/16,980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.41

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