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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.70, 25,244.55 and 12,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.70, 25,244.55 and 12,455.70 is: 18,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.70 : 25,244.55 = 12,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.70/25,244.55 = 12,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.70x = 25,244.55 × 12,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.70x = 314,438,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,438,541.44/16,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.55

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