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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.80, 25,491.90 and 8,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.80, 25,491.90 and 8,220.20 is: 12,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.80 : 25,491.90 = 8,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.80/25,491.90 = 8,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.80x = 25,491.90 × 8,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.80x = 209,548,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,548,516.38/16,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.78

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