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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.80, 25,441.20 and 8,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.80, 25,441.20 and 8,212.80 is: 12,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.80 : 25,441.20 = 8,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.80/25,441.20 = 8,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.80x = 25,441.20 × 8,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.80x = 208,943,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,943,487.36/16,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.20

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