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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.60, 25,290.90 and 8,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.60, 25,290.90 and 8,093.40 is: 12,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.60 : 25,290.90 = 8,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.60/25,290.90 = 8,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.60x = 25,290.90 × 8,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.60x = 204,689,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,689,370.06/16,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.10

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