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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.20, 25,297.80 and 8,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.20, 25,297.80 and 8,117.20 is: 12,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.20 : 25,297.80 = 8,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.20/25,297.80 = 8,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.20x = 25,297.80 × 8,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.20x = 205,347,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,347,302.16/16,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.80

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