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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.81, 25,301.90 and 8,130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.81, 25,301.90 and 8,130.87 is: 12,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.81 : 25,301.90 = 8,130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.81/25,301.90 = 8,130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.81x = 25,301.90 × 8,130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.81x = 205,726,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,726,419.00/16,889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.51

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