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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.60, 25,149.30 and 12,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.60, 25,149.30 and 12,656.08 is: 18,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.60 : 25,149.30 = 12,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.60/25,149.30 = 12,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.60x = 25,149.30 × 12,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.60x = 318,291,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,291,552.74/16,798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.50

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