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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.80, 25,173.90 and 8,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.80, 25,173.90 and 8,461.20 is: 12,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.80 : 25,173.90 = 8,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.80/25,173.90 = 8,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.80x = 25,173.90 × 8,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.80x = 213,001,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,001,402.68/16,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.97

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