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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.18, 25,284.06 and 8,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.18, 25,284.06 and 8,086.20 is: 12,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.18 : 25,284.06 = 8,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.18/25,284.06 = 8,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.18x = 25,284.06 × 8,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.18x = 204,451,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,451,965.97/16,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.80

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