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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.38, 25,136.93 and 12,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.38, 25,136.93 and 12,647.83 is: 18,935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.38 : 25,136.93 = 12,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.38/25,136.93 = 12,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.38x = 25,136.93 × 12,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.38x = 317,927,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,927,554.12/16,790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.11

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