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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.60, 25,253.61 and 8,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.60, 25,253.61 and 8,068.46 is: 12,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.60 : 25,253.61 = 8,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.60/25,253.61 = 8,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.60x = 25,253.61 × 8,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.60x = 203,757,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,757,727.67/16,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.79

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