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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.54, 25,206.86 and 12,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.54, 25,206.86 and 12,376.13 is: 18,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.54 : 25,206.86 = 12,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.54/25,206.86 = 12,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.54x = 25,206.86 × 12,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.54x = 311,963,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,963,281.16/16,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.96

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