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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.04, 25,020.96 and 12,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.04, 25,020.96 and 12,502.08 is: 18,736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.04 : 25,020.96 = 12,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.04/25,020.96 = 12,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.04x = 25,020.96 × 12,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.04x = 312,814,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,814,043.60/16,695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.94

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