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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.63, 25,144.80 and 12,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.63, 25,144.80 and 12,653.08 is: 18,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.63 : 25,144.80 = 12,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.63/25,144.80 = 12,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.63x = 25,144.80 × 12,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.63x = 318,159,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,159,165.98/16,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.97

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