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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.30, 25,252.05 and 12,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.30, 25,252.05 and 12,879.20 is: 19,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.30 : 25,252.05 = 12,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.30/25,252.05 = 12,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.30x = 25,252.05 × 12,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.30x = 325,226,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,226,202.36/16,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.00

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