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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.40, 25,340.10 and 8,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.40, 25,340.10 and 8,129.20 is: 12,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.40 : 25,340.10 = 8,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.40/25,340.10 = 8,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.40x = 25,340.10 × 8,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.40x = 205,994,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,994,740.92/16,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.80

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