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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.69, 25,251.87 and 12,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.69, 25,251.87 and 12,674.27 is: 18,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.69 : 25,251.87 = 12,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.69/25,251.87 = 12,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.69x = 25,251.87 × 12,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.69x = 320,048,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,048,892.13/16,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.61

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