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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.80, 25,298.70 and 8,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.80, 25,298.70 and 8,117.80 is: 12,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.80 : 25,298.70 = 8,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.80/25,298.70 = 8,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.80x = 25,298.70 × 8,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.80x = 205,369,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,369,786.86/16,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.70

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