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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.20, 25,281.30 and 8,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.20, 25,281.30 and 8,106.20 is: 12,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.20 : 25,281.30 = 8,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.20/25,281.30 = 8,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.20x = 25,281.30 × 8,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.20x = 204,935,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935,274.06/16,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.30

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