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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.28, 25,313.31 and 8,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.28, 25,313.31 and 8,105.27 is: 12,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.28 : 25,313.31 = 8,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.28/25,313.31 = 8,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.28x = 25,313.31 × 8,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.28x = 205,171,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,171,085.58/16,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.69

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