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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.70, 25,301.55 and 8,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.70, 25,301.55 and 8,119.70 is: 12,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.70 : 25,301.55 = 8,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.70/25,301.55 = 8,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.70x = 25,301.55 × 8,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.70x = 205,440,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,440,995.54/16,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.55

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