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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.88, 25,262.64 and 12,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.88, 25,262.64 and 12,681.48 is: 19,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.88 : 25,262.64 = 12,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.88/25,262.64 = 12,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.88x = 25,262.64 × 12,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.88x = 320,367,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,367,663.91/16,854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.41

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