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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.54, 25,297.28 and 12,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.54, 25,297.28 and 12,705.10 is: 19,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.54 : 25,297.28 = 12,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.54/25,297.28 = 12,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.54x = 25,297.28 × 12,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.54x = 321,404,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,404,472.13/16,878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.20

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