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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.20, 25,173.60 and 12,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.20, 25,173.60 and 12,404.80 is: 18,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.20 : 25,173.60 = 12,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.20/25,173.60 = 12,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.20x = 25,173.60 × 12,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.20x = 312,273,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,273,473.28/16,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.32

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