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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.80, 25,297.20 and 8,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.80, 25,297.20 and 8,116.80 is: 12,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.80 : 25,297.20 = 8,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.80/25,297.20 = 8,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.80x = 25,297.20 × 8,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.80x = 205,332,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,332,312.96/16,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.20

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