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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.07, 25,282.11 and 8,089.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.07, 25,282.11 and 8,089.63 is: 12,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.07 : 25,282.11 = 8,089.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.07/25,282.11 = 8,089.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.07x = 25,282.11 × 8,089.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.07x = 204,522,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,522,915.52/16,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.45

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