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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.08, 25,007.40 and 12,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.08, 25,007.40 and 12,727.60 is: 19,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.08 : 25,007.40 = 12,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.08/25,007.40 = 12,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.08x = 25,007.40 × 12,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.08x = 318,284,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,284,184.24/16,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.02

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