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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767, 25,127.10 and 12,602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767, 25,127.10 and 12,602.12 is: 18,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767 : 25,127.10 = 12,602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767/25,127.10 = 12,602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767x = 25,127.10 × 12,602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767x = 316,654,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,654,603.82/16,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.59

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