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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.40, 25,293.60 and 12,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.40, 25,293.60 and 12,488.40 is: 18,732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.40 : 25,293.60 = 12,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.40/25,293.60 = 12,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.40x = 25,293.60 × 12,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.40x = 315,876,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,876,594.24/16,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.60

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