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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,820.30, 25,246.94 and 12,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,820.30, 25,246.94 and 12,834.48 is: 19,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,820.30 : 25,246.94 = 12,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,820.30/25,246.94 = 12,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,820.30x = 25,246.94 × 12,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,820.30x = 324,031,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,031,282.32/16,820.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.30

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