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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.66, 25,296.39 and 8,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.66, 25,296.39 and 8,096.19 is: 12,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.66 : 25,296.39 = 8,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.66/25,296.39 = 8,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.66x = 25,296.39 × 8,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.66x = 204,804,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804,379.75/16,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.88

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