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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.43, 25,253.51 and 8,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.43, 25,253.51 and 8,060.70 is: 12,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.43 : 25,253.51 = 8,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.43/25,253.51 = 8,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.43x = 25,253.51 × 8,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.43x = 203,560,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,560,927.75/16,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.22

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