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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.94, 25,284.93 and 12,407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.94, 25,284.93 and 12,407.61 is: 18,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.94 : 25,284.93 = 12,407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.94/25,284.93 = 12,407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.94x = 25,284.93 × 12,407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.94x = 313,725,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,725,571.44/16,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.32

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