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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.40, 25,245.72 and 8,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.40, 25,245.72 and 8,067.60 is: 12,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.40 : 25,245.72 = 8,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.40/25,245.72 = 8,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.40x = 25,245.72 × 8,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.40x = 203,672,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,672,370.67/16,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.40

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