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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.69, 25,253.37 and 12,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.69, 25,253.37 and 12,675.27 is: 18,998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.69 : 25,253.37 = 12,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.69/25,253.37 = 12,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.69x = 25,253.37 × 12,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.69x = 320,093,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,093,156.89/16,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.11

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