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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.70, 25,328.55 and 8,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.70, 25,328.55 and 8,116.10 is: 12,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.70 : 25,328.55 = 8,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.70/25,328.55 = 8,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.70x = 25,328.55 × 8,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.70x = 205,569,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,569,044.66/16,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.15

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