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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,810.70, 25,216.05 and 12,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,810.70, 25,216.05 and 12,436.70 is: 18,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,810.70 : 25,216.05 = 12,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,810.70/25,216.05 = 12,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,810.70x = 25,216.05 × 12,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,810.70x = 313,604,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604,449.04/16,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.05

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