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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.20, 25,121.70 and 12,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.20, 25,121.70 and 12,847.20 is: 19,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.20 : 25,121.70 = 12,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.20/25,121.70 = 12,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.20x = 25,121.70 × 12,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.20x = 322,743,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,743,504.24/16,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.24

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