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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.70, 25,210.35 and 12,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.70, 25,210.35 and 12,429.30 is: 18,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.70 : 25,210.35 = 12,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.70/25,210.35 = 12,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.70x = 25,210.35 × 12,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.70x = 313,347,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,347,003.26/16,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.06

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