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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.66, 25,323.46 and 8,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.66, 25,323.46 and 8,114.26 is: 12,174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.66 : 25,323.46 = 8,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.66/25,323.46 = 8,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.66x = 25,323.46 × 8,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.66x = 205,481,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,481,054.95/16,878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.01

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