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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.98, 25,205.97 and 12,807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.98, 25,205.97 and 12,807.17 is: 19,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.98 : 25,205.97 = 12,807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.98/25,205.97 = 12,807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.98x = 25,205.97 × 12,807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.98x = 322,817,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,817,142.80/16,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.34

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