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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.97, 25,325.06 and 8,110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.97, 25,325.06 and 8,110.53 is: 12,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.97 : 25,325.06 = 8,110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.97/25,325.06 = 8,110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.97x = 25,325.06 × 8,110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.97x = 205,399,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,399,618.33/16,877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.69

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