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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.40, 25,307.10 and 12,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.40, 25,307.10 and 12,497.40 is: 18,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.40 : 25,307.10 = 12,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.40/25,307.10 = 12,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.40x = 25,307.10 × 12,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.40x = 316,272,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,272,951.54/16,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.10

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