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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.06, 25,290.30 and 8,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.06, 25,290.30 and 8,093.04 is: 12,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.06 : 25,290.30 = 8,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.06/25,290.30 = 8,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.06x = 25,290.30 × 8,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.06x = 204,675,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,675,409.51/16,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.66

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