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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.30, 25,250.55 and 12,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.30, 25,250.55 and 12,878.20 is: 19,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.30 : 25,250.55 = 12,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.30/25,250.55 = 12,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.30x = 25,250.55 × 12,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.30x = 325,181,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,181,633.01/16,828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.50

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