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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.56, 25,290.32 and 8,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.56, 25,290.32 and 8,095.12 is: 12,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.56 : 25,290.32 = 8,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.56/25,290.32 = 8,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.56x = 25,290.32 × 8,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.56x = 204,728,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,728,175.24/16,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.67

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