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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.50, 25,248.40 and 12,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.50, 25,248.40 and 12,673.38 is: 18,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.50 : 25,248.40 = 12,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.50/25,248.40 = 12,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.50x = 25,248.40 × 12,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.50x = 319,982,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,982,567.59/16,841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.65

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