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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.20, 25,014.60 and 12,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.20, 25,014.60 and 12,529.20 is: 18,812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.20 : 25,014.60 = 12,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.20/25,014.60 = 12,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.20x = 25,014.60 × 12,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.20x = 313,412,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,412,926.32/16,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,812.07

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