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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.70, 25,240.05 and 12,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.70, 25,240.05 and 12,136.80 is: 18,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.70 : 25,240.05 = 12,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.70/25,240.05 = 12,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.70x = 25,240.05 × 12,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.70x = 306,333,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,333,438.84/16,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.20

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