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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.10, 25,220.73 and 12,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.10, 25,220.73 and 12,484.14 is: 18,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.10 : 25,220.73 = 12,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.10/25,220.73 = 12,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.10x = 25,220.73 × 12,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.10x = 314,859,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,859,124.22/16,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,689.22

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