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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.80, 25,232.70 and 12,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.80, 25,232.70 and 12,156.20 is: 18,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.80 : 25,232.70 = 12,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.80/25,232.70 = 12,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.80x = 25,232.70 × 12,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.80x = 306,733,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,733,747.74/16,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.30

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