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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.06, 25,097.13 and 12,584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.06, 25,097.13 and 12,584.41 is: 18,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.06 : 25,097.13 = 12,584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.06/25,097.13 = 12,584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.06x = 25,097.13 × 12,584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.06x = 315,832,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,832,687.57/16,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.99

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