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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.70, 25,046.55 and 12,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.70, 25,046.55 and 12,761.10 is: 19,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.70 : 25,046.55 = 12,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.70/25,046.55 = 12,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.70x = 25,046.55 × 12,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.70x = 319,621,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,621,529.21/16,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.65

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