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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.56, 25,129 and 12,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.56, 25,129 and 12,351.28 is: 18,509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.56 : 25,129 = 12,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.56/25,129 = 12,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.56x = 25,129 × 12,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.56x = 310,375,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,375,315.12/16,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,509.36

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