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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.40, 25,229.20 and 12,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.40, 25,229.20 and 12,911.20 is: 19,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.40 : 25,229.20 = 12,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.40/25,229.20 = 12,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.40x = 25,229.20 × 12,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.40x = 325,739,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,739,247.04/16,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.47

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