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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.20, 25,252.80 and 12,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.20, 25,252.80 and 12,461.20 is: 18,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.20 : 25,252.80 = 12,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.20/25,252.80 = 12,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.20x = 25,252.80 × 12,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.20x = 314,680,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,680,191.36/16,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.80

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