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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.07, 25,280.62 and 8,088.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.07, 25,280.62 and 8,088.63 is: 12,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.07 : 25,280.62 = 8,088.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.07/25,280.62 = 8,088.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.07x = 25,280.62 × 8,088.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.07x = 204,485,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,485,581.35/16,862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.96

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