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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,810.87, 25,219.93 and 8,381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,810.87, 25,219.93 and 8,381.97 is: 12,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,810.87 : 25,219.93 = 8,381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,810.87/25,219.93 = 8,381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,810.87x = 25,219.93 × 8,381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,810.87x = 211,392,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,392,696.66/16,810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.76

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