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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.20, 25,110.60 and 12,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.20, 25,110.60 and 12,362.80 is: 18,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.20 : 25,110.60 = 12,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.20/25,110.60 = 12,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.20x = 25,110.60 × 12,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.20x = 310,437,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,437,325.68/16,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.35

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