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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 8,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 8,137.20 is: 12,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.40 : 25,352.10 = 8,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.40/25,352.10 = 8,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.40x = 25,352.10 × 8,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.40x = 206,295,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295,108.12/16,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.80

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