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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.58, 25,282.86 and 8,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.58, 25,282.86 and 8,090.14 is: 12,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.58 : 25,282.86 = 8,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.58/25,282.86 = 8,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.58x = 25,282.86 × 8,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.58x = 204,541,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,541,877.00/16,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.21

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