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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.70, 25,277.55 and 8,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.70, 25,277.55 and 8,082.10 is: 12,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.70 : 25,277.55 = 8,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.70/25,277.55 = 8,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.70x = 25,277.55 × 8,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.70x = 204,295,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,295,686.86/16,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.15

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