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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.30, 25,308.15 and 8,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.30, 25,308.15 and 8,097.70 is: 12,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.30 : 25,308.15 = 8,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.30/25,308.15 = 8,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.30x = 25,308.15 × 8,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.30x = 204,937,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,937,806.26/16,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.01

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