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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.30, 25,311.15 and 8,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.30, 25,311.15 and 8,099.70 is: 12,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.30 : 25,311.15 = 8,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.30/25,311.15 = 8,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.30x = 25,311.15 × 8,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.30x = 205,012,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,012,721.66/16,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.01

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