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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 25,295.49 and 12,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 25,295.49 and 12,956.22 is: 19,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 25,295.49 = 12,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/25,295.49 = 12,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 25,295.49 × 12,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 327,733,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,733,933.45/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.15

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