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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.80, 25,335.90 and 8,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.80, 25,335.90 and 8,116.20 is: 12,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.80 : 25,335.90 = 8,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.80/25,335.90 = 8,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.80x = 25,335.90 × 8,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.80x = 205,631,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,631,231.58/16,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.76

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