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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.60, 25,135.76 and 12,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.60, 25,135.76 and 12,647.04 is: 18,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.60 : 25,135.76 = 12,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.60/25,135.76 = 12,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.60x = 25,135.76 × 12,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.60x = 317,892,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,892,962.15/16,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.92

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