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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.96, 25,230.04 and 12,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.96, 25,230.04 and 12,391.52 is: 18,563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.96 : 25,230.04 = 12,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.96/25,230.04 = 12,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.96x = 25,230.04 × 12,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.96x = 312,638,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,638,545.26/16,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.07

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