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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.54, 25,235.31 and 12,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.54, 25,235.31 and 12,826.73 is: 19,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.54 : 25,235.31 = 12,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.54/25,235.31 = 12,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.54x = 25,235.31 × 12,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.54x = 323,686,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,686,507.84/16,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.68

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