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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.60, 25,010.40 and 12,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.60, 25,010.40 and 12,785.60 is: 19,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.60 : 25,010.40 = 12,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.60/25,010.40 = 12,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.60x = 25,010.40 × 12,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.60x = 319,772,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,772,970.24/16,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.40

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