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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.59, 25,114.60 and 12,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.59, 25,114.60 and 12,336.08 is: 18,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.59 : 25,114.60 = 12,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.59/25,114.60 = 12,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.59x = 25,114.60 × 12,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.59x = 309,815,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,815,652.53/16,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.84

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