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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.02, 25,309.76 and 8,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.02, 25,309.76 and 8,105.92 is: 12,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.02 : 25,309.76 = 8,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.02/25,309.76 = 8,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.02x = 25,309.76 × 8,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.02x = 205,158,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,158,889.78/16,873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.99

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