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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.20, 25,237.80 and 12,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.20, 25,237.80 and 12,937.20 is: 19,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.20 : 25,237.80 = 12,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.20/25,237.80 = 12,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.20x = 25,237.80 × 12,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.20x = 326,506,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,506,466.16/16,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.80

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