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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.24, 25,302.10 and 8,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.24, 25,302.10 and 8,098.20 is: 12,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.24 : 25,302.10 = 8,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.24/25,302.10 = 8,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.24x = 25,302.10 × 8,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.24x = 204,901,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,901,466.22/16,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.78

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