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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.80, 25,442.70 and 8,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.80, 25,442.70 and 8,213.80 is: 12,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.80 : 25,442.70 = 8,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.80/25,442.70 = 8,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.80x = 25,442.70 × 8,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.80x = 208,981,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,981,249.26/16,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.70

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