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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.70, 25,289.55 and 8,090.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.70, 25,289.55 and 8,090.10 is: 12,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.70 : 25,289.55 = 8,090.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.70/25,289.55 = 8,090.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.70x = 25,289.55 × 8,090.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.70x = 204,594,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,594,988.46/16,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.15

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