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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.80, 25,273.02 and 12,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.80, 25,273.02 and 12,688.40 is: 19,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.80 : 25,273.02 = 12,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.80/25,273.02 = 12,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.80x = 25,273.02 × 12,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.80x = 320,674,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,674,186.97/16,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.79

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