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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.13, 25,301.73 and 8,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.13, 25,301.73 and 8,099.75 is: 12,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.13 : 25,301.73 = 8,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.13/25,301.73 = 8,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.13x = 25,301.73 × 8,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.13x = 204,937,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,937,687.57/16,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.28

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