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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.20, 25,306.80 and 12,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.20, 25,306.80 and 12,497.20 is: 18,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.20 : 25,306.80 = 12,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.20/25,306.80 = 12,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.20x = 25,306.80 × 12,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.20x = 316,264,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,264,140.96/16,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.80

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