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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.08, 25,291.02 and 12,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.08, 25,291.02 and 12,953.22 is: 19,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.08 : 25,291.02 = 12,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.08/25,291.02 = 12,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.08x = 25,291.02 × 12,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.08x = 327,600,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,600,146.08/16,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,446.67

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