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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.58, 25,294.77 and 12,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.58, 25,294.77 and 12,955.72 is: 19,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.58 : 25,294.77 = 12,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.58/25,294.77 = 12,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.58x = 25,294.77 × 12,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.58x = 327,711,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,711,957.58/16,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.42

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