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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.96, 25,223.28 and 12,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.96, 25,223.28 and 12,657.52 is: 18,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.96 : 25,223.28 = 12,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.96/25,223.28 = 12,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.96x = 25,223.28 × 12,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.96x = 319,264,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,264,171.07/16,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.82

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