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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.62, 25,140.30 and 12,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.62, 25,140.30 and 12,650.08 is: 18,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.62 : 25,140.30 = 12,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.62/25,140.30 = 12,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.62x = 25,140.30 × 12,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.62x = 318,026,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,026,806.22/16,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.49

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