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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.20, 25,279.20 and 8,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.20, 25,279.20 and 8,083.20 is: 12,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.20 : 25,279.20 = 8,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.20/25,279.20 = 8,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.20x = 25,279.20 × 8,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.20x = 204,336,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,336,829.44/16,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.45

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