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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.22, 25,315.23 and 8,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.22, 25,315.23 and 8,108.75 is: 12,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.22 : 25,315.23 = 8,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.22/25,315.23 = 8,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.22x = 25,315.23 × 8,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.22x = 205,274,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,274,871.26/16,873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.72

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