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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.20, 25,008.30 and 12,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.20, 25,008.30 and 12,985.80 is: 19,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.20 : 25,008.30 = 12,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.20/25,008.30 = 12,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.20x = 25,008.30 × 12,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.20x = 324,752,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,752,782.14/16,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.70

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