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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.70, 24,938.55 and 12,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.70, 24,938.55 and 12,251.70 is: 18,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.70 : 24,938.55 = 12,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.70/24,938.55 = 12,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.70x = 24,938.55 × 12,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.70x = 305,539,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,539,633.04/16,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.55

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