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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.80, 25,352.70 and 8,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.80, 25,352.70 and 8,153.80 is: 12,230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.80 : 25,352.70 = 8,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.80/25,352.70 = 8,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.80x = 25,352.70 × 8,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.80x = 206,720,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,720,845.26/16,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.70

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