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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.52, 25,069.41 and 12,534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.52, 25,069.41 and 12,534.57 is: 18,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.52 : 25,069.41 = 12,534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.52/25,069.41 = 12,534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.52x = 25,069.41 × 12,534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.52x = 314,234,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,234,274.50/16,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.47

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