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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.58, 25,288.74 and 12,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.58, 25,288.74 and 12,951.72 is: 19,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.58 : 25,288.74 = 12,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.58/25,288.74 = 12,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.58x = 25,288.74 × 12,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.58x = 327,532,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,532,679.63/16,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.40

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