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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.34, 25,206.96 and 12,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.34, 25,206.96 and 12,547.80 is: 18,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.34 : 25,206.96 = 12,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.34/25,206.96 = 12,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.34x = 25,206.96 × 12,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.34x = 316,291,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,291,892.69/16,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,790.73

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