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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.68, 25,225.02 and 12,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.68, 25,225.02 and 12,916.92 is: 19,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.68 : 25,225.02 = 12,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.68/25,225.02 = 12,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.68x = 25,225.02 × 12,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.68x = 325,829,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,829,565.34/16,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.11

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