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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.20, 25,099.20 and 12,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.20, 25,099.20 and 12,832.20 is: 19,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.20 : 25,099.20 = 12,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.20/25,099.20 = 12,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.20x = 25,099.20 × 12,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.20x = 322,077,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,077,954.24/16,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.75

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