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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.07, 25,277.62 and 8,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.07, 25,277.62 and 8,086.63 is: 12,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.07 : 25,277.62 = 8,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.07/25,277.62 = 8,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.07x = 25,277.62 × 8,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.07x = 204,410,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,410,760.22/16,860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.96

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