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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.04, 25,310.46 and 8,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.04, 25,310.46 and 8,105.56 is: 12,160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.04 : 25,310.46 = 8,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.04/25,310.46 = 8,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.04x = 25,310.46 × 8,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.04x = 205,155,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,155,452.16/16,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.93

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