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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.97, 25,276.20 and 12,193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.97, 25,276.20 and 12,193.93 is: 18,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.97 : 25,276.20 = 12,193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.97/25,276.20 = 12,193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.97x = 25,276.20 × 12,193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.97x = 308,216,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,216,213.47/16,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.63

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