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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.56, 25,110.14 and 12,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.56, 25,110.14 and 12,712.77 is: 19,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.56 : 25,110.14 = 12,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.56/25,110.14 = 12,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.56x = 25,110.14 × 12,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.56x = 319,219,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,219,370.92/16,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.16

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