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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.40, 25,308.60 and 8,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.40, 25,308.60 and 8,124.40 is: 12,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.40 : 25,308.60 = 8,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.40/25,308.60 = 8,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.40x = 25,308.60 × 8,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.40x = 205,617,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,617,189.84/16,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.60

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