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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.60, 25,316.40 and 8,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.60, 25,316.40 and 8,129.60 is: 12,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.60 : 25,316.40 = 8,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.60/25,316.40 = 8,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.60x = 25,316.40 × 8,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.60x = 205,812,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,812,205.44/16,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.40

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