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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.80, 25,286.70 and 8,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.80, 25,286.70 and 8,109.80 is: 12,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.80 : 25,286.70 = 8,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.80/25,286.70 = 8,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.80x = 25,286.70 × 8,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.80x = 205,070,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,070,079.66/16,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.70

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